PUBP 500: Theory and Practice in Public Policy

PUBP 500-004: Theory/Practice Public Policy
(Fall 2026)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 318

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces tools and concepts to navigate the world of public policy. Explores theories and assesses their strengths, weaknesses and applicability to public policy in order to understand different varieties of theory, their uses and application. Introduces several perspectives on and tools for the practice of policy analysis, and provides an opportunity to engage in an analytical policy project. Strong ethical and international components are built into the course.Offered by Schar Public Policy/Admin. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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