The Politics of the Policy Process

3 credits · School of Public Policy

Students will build practical knowledge of the policy process, including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and the role of state and local government; analyze the role and influence of non-governmental actors, including political parties and campaigns, interest groups, the media, and citizens; discuss and debate major structural and political challenges facing the United States and other countries; develop skills used commonly in politics, including writing for decision-makers, mapping and analyzing power, analyzing public opinion, and communicating with the public; and reflect on their personal values and beliefs about politics, government, and social change.