1001. Introduction to Public Policy
3.00 credits
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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 »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.
View Classes »3030. Public Opinion
Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.
View Classes »3030W. Public Opinion
Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.
View Classes »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.
View Classes »3033. Race and Policy
Examination of contemporary public policy through the lens of race.
View Classes »3091. Internship
1.00 - 12.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
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.
View Classes »3099. Independent Study
1.00 - 9.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
3203. Environmental Policy and Institutions
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 »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.
View Classes »4095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Credits and hours by arrangement.
View Classes »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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