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CS92PROD
Public Policy

GOVT 206
Fall 2019
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: ENVS 206
Certificates: Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies Minor

This course will provide a survey of several key public policies. It will begin with an exploration of the policy-making process and policy design. The remainder of the course will be devoted to the examination of several key public policy areas including criminal justice, education, social welfare, economic policy, and environmental protection regulation. By integrating theoretical literature with case studies of different policies written from a variety of perspectives, the course aims to develop analytical skills as well as an appreciation for the technical and political complexities of policy-making.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(GOVT)(GOVT-American)
Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74%

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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