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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2021
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SOPE 501 001 (CRN: 13640)
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Department: Social Policy Evaluation
Instructor: Belco, Michelle H.
Meeting: 6:00PM - 8:50PM W (23-AUG-2021 - 3-DEC-2021)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
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
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 12
Enrollment data as of: 5-MAY-2024 6:04AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
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.