POL 3112A - Public Policy & Administration

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

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3 credits This course offers an in-depth study of the way in which public policy is developed and implemented in the United States. It will consider the broad spectrum of opinion regarding that with which government should and should not become involved. This course will consider the influence of interest groups, social movements, and political parties on the devel opment and implementation of public policy. It will explore the major institutions of government and their respective impact on the policy-mak ing process. It will explore specific case studies of public policy across a wide spectrum of issue areas, e.g., National Economic Policy, National Social Welfare Policy, and National Regulatory Policy. While the primary emphasis will be on the National Government, lecture/reading material and student-selected research projects will regularly address issues more closely connected to the operation of State and/or local governments. Prerequisites: POL 1001A or POL 1011A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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