Jan 21, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

URP 580 Local Development Policy


This course covers methods of assessing a community’s social and economic characteristics, along with strategies for promoting local business development, sustainable use of resources, and quality of life. Students are encouraged to take PLSC 565  or URP 553  before this course.

Often cross-listed with PLSC 580 

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PLSC 580, PLSC 650 
Course History -
Change to description and prerequisites 10/2018, effective Fall 2019; New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015


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