This course provides an in-depth view of methods of environmental policy analysis including understanding of various analytic techniques used in the making, implementation, and evaluation of environmental policies.
Terms Offered
Fall 2021
REGISTRATION CURRENTLY NOT OPEN
Course Details
In this course, students will learn a series of tools on how to analyze environmental policy. This course provides an in-depth view of methods of environmental policy analysis including understanding of various analytic techniques used in the making, implementation, and evaluation of environmental policies.
How You Will Learn and Work
This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Cultural Connection
World-wide
General Education Credits
None
School/College
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Prerequisites & Restrictions
ENSP 102 or GVPT 273 are prerequisites for this course.
Faculty Highlight
Conny Kazungu Sigel
Conny grew up in Kenya, developing interests in International Relations and Environmental Politics, due to personal experiences with terrorist attacks and climate change in her hometown. She has a diverse academic background including a Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences from Miami University, Ohio, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
While at Miami, Conny focused on Environmental Policy and the role of interest groups in the policymaking process. She worked extensively at the grassroots level, educating local communities on the importance of wetland restoration projects.
While at Tennessee, in the Global Security Program, she engaged in various research and policy projects in conjunction with government agencies (the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense) including conflict stabilization, aiming to train mediation practices in international war zones.
Conny's research interests include causes for rising terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S.-led counterterrorism policies in that region, conflict and territorial disputes in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East.
Conny serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Environmental Science & Policy Program, overseeing the Politics & Policy (P&P) concentration. She also teaches classes in International Relations & National Security, Environmental Policy & Politics, and Public Policy.
Tuition & Scholarship
Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.
Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.
Cancellation and Refunds
Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies.
Questions & Contact Info
For more course information contact Conny Kazungu Sigel at ckazungu@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team at globalclassrooms@umd.edu.