Public Policy and Analysis

Catalog description

In this three credit hour course, students will explore the theories and ideas undergirding the development, implementation, and analysis of U.S. domestic public policy. As part of this exploration we will analyze the institutional and non-institutional factors that shape the development and transformation of public policy. In addition, several substantive areas of public policy will be examined, including economic policy, tax policy, healthcare, and social welfare policy. Please note this course may not be taken for credit by students who have taken PSC 315 Public Policy and Administration.