POLS 4070: Proseminar in Public Policy
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
An overview of the major theoretical approaches and empirical methods relevant to the study of public policy. Emphasis is placed on agenda setting, policy formation, policy sustainability, and policy analysis. Seminal writings by leading scholars will be reviewed. Leading quantitative and qualitative methodological tools for analyzing policy are presented. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)