2012-2013 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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SOS 111 - Public Policy
Contemporary political issues examined in the context of American democratic institutions, practices, and beliefs. Focus on policy issues involving energy/environment, criminal justice, education, health care, and welfare. Satisfies the civic education requirement.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Define some of the major concepts in the study of public policy.
2. Describe the context within which policy decisions are made, including institutional, economic, cultural, and so on.
3. Apply their general knowledge of public policy to the analysis os specific policy issues such as economic, environmental, educational, and foreign policy issues.
4. Evaluate arguments for various policy options.
5. Assess public policy as an approach to dealing with public issues.
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