Introduction to Policy Making

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to policy making within the Canadian context. The importance of policies, actors, institutions, and the policy making process are explored. The constraints to policy making are examined, and the relationship between policy making and planning considered. The course emphasizes provincial and local government contexts and uses a range of case studies centered on land-use planning, transportation planning, and the natural and built environments. PREREQUISITES: 3 credit hours of a Bachelor of Community Design English writing requirement course RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students who have completed at least 30 credit hours