A. Definition:
The student demonstrates an understanding and ability to communicate across the various bodies and interrelationships in the legislative process.

B. Competencies:
Knowledge: The student is able to compare local, county, state and federal and comparative global legislative processes. She or he is able to explain the statutory and historical context of lawmaking.

Abilities: The student crosses sector boundaries in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policy using the key variables in the legislative process including budgets and appropriations.

Abilities: The student diagnoses legislative problems, prescribes creative solutions, and explains legislative proposals with brevity, clarity and coherence.

Abilities: The student works effectively with legislative staff, lobbyists, advocates, and others in the context of committees, boards, and commissions.

C. Prerequisite:
Courses in government and political institutions.

Core Course (required):
MPP 520 Presidential & Congressional Policymaking

Concentration Courses:
GPP 650 Money, Media & Policymaking, GPP 651 Budget Policy