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Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Lower DivisionBehavioral/Social SciencesData from last updated 7/9/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
An introduction to the fields of public policy and public administration. Processes of policy formation and administration are examined. Different approaches to evaluating and improving public policies are discussed.
Learning Outcomes1Describe the historical foundations and contemporary structure of the policy process and analyze how it affects major political actions and decision-making.
2Explain how American political institutions, interest groups, and citizens interact to produce public policy.
3Compare the policy implications of different perspectives on important policy debates and identify strengths and weaknesses in competing explanations.
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