A. Definition:
The student demonstrates an understanding of the role diverse cultural values and attitudes play in political participation and the development and implementation of public policy. He or she also is capable of communicating and negotiating with individuals from racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds different than their own.

B. Competencies:
Knowledge: The student has knowledge of theories of cultural competency and the challenges ethnic and cultural diversity poses for the formulation and implementation of public policies including knowledge of specific ethnic, racial and culturally diverse populations and the role they play in the political and social landscape of California and the nation.

Abilities: The student communicates effectively with individuals from racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds different than her or his own and understands how the beliefs and behaviors of individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds influence their attitudes toward and response to public policies.

Abilities: The student reflects on her or his own culturally based values and attitudes and is able to demonstrate skills in how to approach and mediate conflicts between groups from cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds different from than one's own.

C. Prerequisite: Prior association with individuals or groups from and knowledge of a cultural, racial or ethnic background other than ones own.

Core Course (required):
MPP 510 Introduction to Policy Analysis & Comparative Public Action

Concentration Courses:
none