Formulating Policy: Strategies and Systems of Policymaking in the 21st Century

3 Credits.

Considers theories, strategies, and participants involved in formulating health and social policies. Discusses defining health and social problems, selecting and assessing policy options, and the role of stakeholders in policy process, as well as the context in which policy decisions are made. Analyzes case studies, discusses theories, participates in service-learning projects and writing exercises.