Race and Public Policy

Race and Public Policy is an advanced course about racial bias in U.S. public policy, and the effects of that bias on both practitioners and subjects of public agency activities. You will learn about the process of policy formation and review several important critiques of conventional policy analysis. Substantively, we focus on three key areas: education policy, environmental justice, and police-community relations. During the semester you will engage in small- and large-group discussions, complete two research assignments, and prepare a final “Race and Policy Project” on a subject of your choosing. Regular attendance, active class participation, and extensive reading are expected.