Foundations of Public Policy

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This seminar addresses the fundamental ideas that organize, describe, and define public policy in the United States. Using a variety of classical and modern texts, we will consider how these fundamental ideas serve to shape both the debate regarding particular policies, as well as the institutions responsible for their implementation. Of special importance to the seminar is the development of critical and analytical skills to understand and evaluate public policy. Co-curricular activities related to this course will expose students to institutions, organizations, and decision-makers in the Washington system.