— Policy Development & Impact in U.S. Courts

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Thorough overview of the literature regarding courts as policymaking institutions of government, with emphasis on the formation and implementation of judicial policy. Differences and similarities across the judicial, congressional, and executive branch policy processes. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. POL 250 — Policy Development & Impact in U.S. Courts (4 units) Course Description: Thorough overview of the literature regarding courts as policymaking institutions of government, with emphasis on the formation and implementation of judicial policy. Differences and similarities across the judicial, congressional, and executive branch policy processes. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. POL 250 — Policy Development & Impact in U.S. Courts (4 units) Course Description: Thorough overview of the literature regarding courts as policymaking institutions of government, with emphasis on the formation and implementation of judicial policy. Differences and similarities across the judicial, congressional, and executive branch policy processes. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.