Courses

1001. Introduction to Public Policy

3.00 credits

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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.

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2100. Survey Research Methods

Also offered as: URBN 2100

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Theory and practice of surveys, including overall project design, questionnaire development, sampling, methods of data collection and data analysis.

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3020W. Cases in Public Policy

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Exploration of policy analysis using case studies on various contemporary policy topics.

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3030. Public Opinion

Also offered as: POLS 3625

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.

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3030W. Public Opinion

Also offered as: POLS 3625W

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.

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3032. Budgeting in Public Service Organizations

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Introduction to the policy and management issues surrounding how governments budget and spend the money they raise.

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3033. Race and Policy

Also offered as: AFRA 3033, POLS 3633

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Examination of contemporary public policy through the lens of race.

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3091. Internship

1.00 - 12.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

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3098. Public Policy Issues

3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

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Grading Basis: Graded

An exploration of fundamental issues in public policy, public management and public opinion.

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3099. Independent Study

1.00 - 9.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

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Grading Basis: Graded

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3203. Environmental Policy and Institutions

Also offered as: POLS 3203

3.00 credits

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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.

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4034. Social Policy

3.00 credits

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Grading Basis: Graded

Examination of the concepts and principles of public policy analysis, with applications to important social issues.

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4095. Special Topics

1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

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Grading Basis: Graded

Credits and hours by arrangement.

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4346. Child and Family Policy

3.00 credits

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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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