Public Policy Process and Issues

3 cr · Undergraduate

An introduction to the idea of policy analysis, including key foundational concepts and significant theories, models, and approaches; how and why the policy process operates as it does (empirical) and how and why some think it should (normative); and specific policy issues. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 4930 and POLS 4170 when titled "Public Policy Process and Issues." Restricted to students enrolled in the Honours program in Political Studies or with written consent of the instructor or department head.