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MAPL 652 Advocacy, Policy Research, and Organizing Capstone

MAPL 652 is a 4-credit core course in the Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) program within the Public and Nonprofit Administration Department. This course is designed to help students connect their MAPL coursework with a community-based learning experience and with their own career goals.

Prerequisites

Special information

Note: MAPL classes are taken in sequence, with cohort members only. These courses are required for all MAPL students. Permission required for others.
4 Graduate credits

Effective May 3, 2021 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Reflect on and evaluate advocacy strategies in real time and adjust strategies based on data and new learning.
  • Identify appropriate opportunities for next steps in their professional and service leadership careers.
  • Effectively network in their chosen field for career or service leadership opportunities.
  • Strategically apply appropriate advocacy and political leadership concepts to a real-world professional issue, organization or campaign.

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Advocacy, Policy Research, and Organizing Capstone Cooper, C. Scott Falcon, Adrienne Laure

Fall 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Advocacy, Policy Research, and Organizing Capstone Cooper, C. Scott Falcon, Adrienne Laure