PIA 0101 - HOW PUBLIC POLICY WORKS: FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This course that explores the principles and processes involved in the creation and implementation of public policy. Students will learn about the role of government in shaping policy, the different levels of government, and the various factors that influence policy decisions. They will also examine the politics of the policy making process and learn about policy advocacy. This course will cover the relationship between law, politics, and policy, as well as the role of budgets, resource allocation, and opportunity costs in policy decisions. Students will also learn about policy implementation, evaluation, and evolution, and understand the concept of policy inertia. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in public policy or related fields, or for anyone interested in understanding how government and policy impact their daily lives and the communities in which they live.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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