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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 Books for MAPL-652-50 Spring 2026 Course details for MAPL-652-50 Spring 2026

Fall 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Advocacy, Policy Research, and Organizing Capstone Cooper, C. Scott Falcon, Adrienne Laure Books for MAPL-652-50 Fall 2026 Course details for MAPL-652-50 Fall 2026