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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study and analysis of public policy with emphasis on the concepts and techniques of policy thinking. The methods of policy description, explanation, evaluation, and choice will be applied to a variety of policy topics, e.g. health care, defense, environmental protection, education, etc. Prerequisite: POLS 110. LEC
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the formulation and execution of government policies in the economy and the business sector; the impact of the economy and business on government policies and the impact of government policies on the economy and business. Prerequisite: POLS 110 or consent of instructor. LEC
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the formulation and execution of key social policies in the United States, such as welfare policy, crime and drug control policy, disability rights policy, education policy, and social regulatory policy concerning controversial social issues such as abortion and gun control. Prerequisite: POLS 110. LEC
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of environmental politics and the formulation and implementation of environmental policy. Examines the history and development of environmental politics as well as current trends. Themes include interest groups, business interests, political institutions, and specific environmental policy issues. (Same as EVRN 620.) LEC
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3.00 Credits
Examines left- and right-wing extremist political groups in America and how the government has developed policies and respond to these groups. Special attention will be given to the process of policy adoption and implementation and how the government might respond to extremist groups in the future. Issues and themes will include groups such as the left-wing terrorists of the 1960s and 1970s, right-wing anticommunist groups of the 1950s and 1960s, international terrorists acting in the U.S., hate crime, ecoterrorism, citizen militia groups, and pro- and anti-abortion extremist groups. Prerequisite: POLS 110. LEC
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the theory and methods used in survey research. The topics include types of surveys, type of sampling methods, questionnaire and codebook construction and analysis. Prerequisite: POLS 306. LEC
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the problems encountered while implementing surveys in specific populations (in the United States and Europe) and in developing countries. The course identifies problem areas such as in sampling and questionnaire design; and addresses how researchers overcome these problems. Prerequisite: POLS 306 and POLS 626. LEC
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Examination of the U.S. political system and policy formulation and administration through intensive analysis of selected current public policy problems. Sample topics include the environment, education, and economic well-being. Course is repeatable for different topics. Prerequisite: POLS 110. LEC
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3.00 Credits
Examination of U.S. governmental agencies with special attention to their development and role in the American political system. Prerequisite: POLS 330. LEC
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3.00 Credits
Reproductive policy has historically been a highly politicized policy arena, which has elicited attention from the political community as well as the public. This course moves beyond the popular rhetoric associated with reproductive issues, by critically investigating the history, development, implementation and the relative success of various reproductive policies in the United States. These policies are compared to, and assessed against, policies governing similar topics in various countries. Prerequisite: POLS 110 or consent of instructor. LEC
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