Theory and Practice in Public Policy. 3 credits

Catalog description

Introduces tools and concepts to navigate the world of public policy. Explores theories and assesses their strengths, weaknesses and applicability to public policy in order to understand different varieties of theory, their uses and application. Introduces several perspectives on and tools for the practice of policy analysis, and provides an opportunity to engage in an analytical policy project. Strong ethical and international components are built into the course.Offered by Schar Public Policy/Admin. May not be repeated for credit.