Public Affairs Courses

Learn advanced technologies important to governance and community development. Gain an understanding of AI, blockchain, autonomous vehicles, drones, VR/AR, 5G technology, and cybersecurity technologies necessary to protect against hacking.

This intensive one-day seminar features the latest legislative amendments, proposed revisions to the CEQA Guidelines, court decisions handed down in the past year, and key issues and trends in CEQA practice.

Explore the strategies and techniques for driving the adoption and utilization of data visualizations. Learn how to craft persuasive narratives, engage stakeholders, and build trust with tailored visualizations.

Examine ethical issues related to big data/analytics in governance and community development. Topics include balancing public good/privacy, preventing misuse, predictive policing, addressing AI’s role in systemic bias & ensuring equitable outcomes.

Understand the foundations of spatial data science using Python. Examine the components of data’s journey—acquisition, exploration, modeling, and communication through visualization—to advance policy analysis.

This course gives a broad overview and introduces students to the American political system. 

An introduction to data analysis and programming using Python, students will learn how to load, clean, and manipulate spreadsheets along with foundational Python programming concepts.

The Live Learn Grow (LLG) course will provide students with a uniquely supportive and engaging first-year experience. Through the course, students will become oriented with UNEX and the main campus,…

The Live Learn Grow (LLG) course will provide students with a uniquely supportive and engaging first-year experience. Through the course, students will become oriented with UNEX and the main campus,…

The Live Learn Grow (LLG) course will provide students with a uniquely supportive and engaging first-year experience. Through the course, students will become oriented with UNEX and the main campus,…

This course studies the phenomenon of globalization through the prominent case study of Los Angeles. It includes a survey of how LA has become integrated into the world economy as well as how LA is a receiver of globalization.

This intensive two-day seminar presents the fundamentals of CEQA, with emphasis on the policies and procedures. It is designed for anyone new to CEQA as well as those needing a comprehensive refresher.