Course Description
Research seminar on the major analytical techniques and theoretical approaches to decision-making in substantive public policy areas (e.g., environmental protection, health care, natural resources.)
Athena Title
PUBLIC POLICY SEM
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in POLS 7650
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course has the objective of instructing students in the intricacies of a particular policy focus. These foci may include such fields as environment, education, health, and employment and welfare. By completing an independent research project, the student will increase expertise in a particular area.
Topical Outline
I. Introduction to the course II. The analytic focus of policy III. Developing a policy topic IV. The policy paper V. Presentation of papers VI. Critique and revision of papers VII. Submission of papers to academic journals and conferences