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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Winter 2008, Fall 2008 and Winter 2009
PRESIDENTAL POLICYMAKING
A unique three (3) quarter course explores the presidential nomination process, presidential general election and presidential transition and the creation of public policy.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2007
LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY VALUES
This foundational course reviews the core policy values of America and how they impact the creation of public policy in modern America
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2006
FAITH AND PUBLIC POLICY
This class examines the influence of faith and religion on the American public policy and political process.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2005
PRESIDENTIAL POLICY
The objective of this course was to discover and analyze how U.S. Presidents create, convey and implement their public policy agendas.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2003
INSIDE THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
The course enabled the policy student to view the legislative process as a true insider. The students acted as staff and researched public policy issues, helped draft legislation and interacted with legislators of both parties. The course followed the legislature in "real time" and gave students an idea of how professional staff members work.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
THE EVOLUTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICY
The course explored African American history from a public policy and political perspective. The goals of the class were that the students would leave with an understanding of African American policy and political history, the ability to comprehend the importance and impact of African American policy and politics in the shaping of America and a clearer understanding of their personal feelings about race in America and their environment.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2002-2004
POLICY CONFLICTS IN BLACK AND WHITE
This class explores the different perceptions between African Americans and whites with respect to the critical public policy issues facing America
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2001-2002
HARD CHOICES
Unique to the University of Denver, the course provides an opportunity to develop a more complete knowledge of America's most public policy dilemmas and the decisions made
INSTRUCTOR: Co-taught, Senator Peter C. Groff
GRADUATE COURSES
2007
GREAT ISSUES FORUM: Faith and Public Policy
This class examines the influence of faith and religion on the American public policy and political process
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2006
GREAT ISSUES FORUM: Gubernatorial Transition
The weekend seminar explored the transition process of a new governor.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2005
GREAT ISSUES FORUM : Imagine a Great City: The Public Policy of Great Cities
The course aimed to provide students with an understanding of the creation of public policy in major cities.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2004
PUBLIC POLICY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
This class examined the new public policy area of Homeland Security. Students developed a clear understanding of the myriad of issues that face the federal government, state governments and local governments.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
2003
GREAT ISSUES FORUM: Education Policy
The objective of this seminar is to engage in a two-day public policy discussion about K-12 education with educational leaders in Colorado.
INSTRUCTOR: Senator Peter C. Groff
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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Revised: August 2006