HSPS 305 - Public Policy for Homeland Security and Public Safety

Institution:

Vincennes University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Junior level standing or consent of the instructor. This course is an intensive study of how public policy is developed in a modern pluralistic democracy. Topics such as the role of interest groups, social problems, entitlement programs and the process of resource allocation will be discussed. With more demands being made on government at all levels, how an issue becomes the focus of public policy will also be covered. The case study method will be used to examine programs ranging from the New deal to Homeland Security. Significant time will also be spent looking at the history of grant-in-aid programs and evolution of current public policy initiative. Successful grant writing approaches and techniques will also be studied. 3 lecture hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

vinu.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 888-8888

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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