Students apply classroom learning to rent stabilization and climate change emergency preparedness
In the Master of Arts in Policy Studies program at the University of Washington Bothell, students gain the skills they need for policy careers in various fields as well as across private and public sectors. They acquire these skills not just in the classroom but also through real-world experience with community partners.
The Class of 2025 MAPS students worked on a capstone — the final project that serves as the culmination of their UW Bothell experience — that challenged them to solve some of the pressing issues that face the city of Redmond, this year’s partner.
“Courses that include a community-based component are some of the most challenging and rewarding courses to develop. I think they are also some of the most rewarding for students,” said Dr. Charlie Collins, associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. “Projects like these are only successful through these deep partnerships. I hope the students take away the importance of connection to the community.”