POSC 220 - Introduction to Public Policy

Credit(s): 3

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Component: Lecture
Emphasis on what government does, with a focus on substantive policy areas as well as the mechanisms of policy making. Case studies of policy areas (e.g., health policy, environmental policy, social welfare policy, etc.) used to illustrate processes of agenda setting, decision making and policy implementation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: A&S GROUP C: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing