3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the history, structure and function of the United Nations, particularly related to economic issues. Specific emphasis given to Sustainable Development Goals, and the role of the UN in assisting member nations of achieving these goals. The class integrates policy and theory, as they have opportunity to join the Model United Nations student organization, and attend the National Model United Nations conference in the Spring in New York City. If students attend the conference, it becomes part of the course workload. Students who do not attend complete alternative assignments.