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SOS 111 - Public Policy

This course offers students an analytical survey of policy formulation and implementation in the United States, together with an examination of the impact of policy upon individuals and groups in American society.  Topics covered will include:  policy making processes, policy analysis, federal and state policies, rationality and irrationality in public policy, incrementalism, special interests, public choice, and institutional influences.  This course satisfies the civic education requirement.

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
POS 111
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Identify theories used by policy scientists to study public policy.
  2. Identify research methods used by policy scientists.
  3. Compare and contrast a current local, state, or federal public policy with one in another U.S. or non-U.S. community.



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