1001. Introduction to Public Policy
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Public policy history and institutions, government administration and systems, policy analysis, contemporary policy issues, polling and influences on policy making. CA 2.
View Classes »2100. Survey Research Methods
Theory and practice of surveys, including overall project design, questionnaire development, sampling, methods of data collection and data analysis.
View Classes »2110. Survey Research Methods II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: PP 2100
Grading Basis: Graded
Advanced exploration of the practice of survey research and questionnaire design.
View Classes »3020W. Cases in Public Policy
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011.
Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of policy analysis using case studies on various contemporary policy topics.
View Classes »3030. Public Opinion
Also offered as: POLS 3625
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.
View Classes »3030W. Public Opinion
Also offered as: POLS 3625W
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.
View Classes »3032. Budgeting in Public Service Organizations
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to the policy and management issues surrounding how governments budget and spend the money they raise.
View Classes »3033. Race and Policy
Examination of contemporary public policy through the lens of race.
View Classes »3034. Nonprofit Advocacy, Government Relations and Law
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Legal landscape of nonprofit organizations; theory and application of effective tactics and approaches to advocacy and government relations by nonprofit organizations.
View Classes »3035. Program Development and Evaluation
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Techniques for evaluating and improving organizational performance and the ability to deal with the challenges posed by changing environments. Topics include strategic planning, program development, program implementation, evaluating effectiveness, and performance measurement and improvement.
View Classes »3037. Survey Research Analysis and Reporting
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: PP 2100.
Grading Basis: Graded
Analytic writing skills that apply specifically to preparing survey research reports.
View Classes »3091. Internship
1.00 - 12.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
3098. Public Policy Issues
3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
An exploration of fundamental issues in public policy, public management and public opinion.
View Classes »3099. Independent Study
1.00 - 9.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
3203. Environmental Policy and Institutions
Also offered as: POLS 3203
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of environmental policies and institutions and their effects on the motivations and the actions of individuals and groups with implications for questions of equity, justice, and sustainability. Draws on approaches from comparative politics, public policy, and international relations.
View Classes »4031. Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher, others by consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Management of financial resources in public service organizations. Topics include variance analysis, cost analysis, public sector and nonprofit accounting, financial statement analysis, and forecasting.
View Classes »4034. Social Policy
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher, others by consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examination of the concepts and principles of public policy analysis, with applications to important social issues.
View Classes »4095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.
Grading Basis: Graded
Credits and hours by arrangement.
View Classes »4346. Child and Family Policy
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher, others by consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Theory and practice of child and family policy. Topics may include marriage and divorce, fertility, employment, and human capital.
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