Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
SOPE 501 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Department: Social Policy Evaluation
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Master of Social Policy Eval
Description: This course provides an introduction to the study and evaluation of public policy as practiced across and within different levels and types of governments. Policy making in United States is the principal, but not the exclusive focus of the course. Different models and theories of policy making serve as the focus of the first half of the course. The course will explore how different academic disciplines including, anthropology, economics, political science, psychology sociology and philosophy approach the study and evaluation of public policies.