Public Policy (PP)
PP 1001. Introduction to Public Policy. (3 Credits)
Public policy history and institutions, government administration and systems, policy analysis, contemporary policy issues, polling and influences on policy making. CA 2.
Content Areas: CA2: Social Science
Topics of Inquiry: TOI3: Div, Equity, Soc Just, TOI5: Indiv Values Soc Inst
PP 2100. Survey Research Methods. (3 Credits)
(Also offered as URBN 2100.) Theory and practice of surveys, including overall project design, questionnaire development, sampling, methods of data collection and data analysis.
PP 2110. Survey Research Methods II. (3 Credits)
Advanced exploration of the practice of survey research and questionnaire design.
Enrollment Requirements: PP 2100
PP 3020W. Cases in Public Policy. (3 Credits)
Exploration of policy analysis using case studies on various contemporary policy topics.
Skill Codes: COMP: Writing Competency
PP 3030. Public Opinion. (3 Credits)
(Also offered as POLS 3625.) Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to juniors or higher.
PP 3030W. Public Opinion. (3 Credits)
(Also offered as POLS 3625W.) Concepts, theories, structure, and substance of public opinion.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to juniors or higher.
Skill Codes: COMP: Writing Competency
PP 3032. Budgeting in Public Service Organizations. (3 Credits)
Introduction to the policy and management issues surrounding how governments budget and spend the money they raise.
PP 3033. Race and Policy. (3 Credits)
(Also offered as AFRA 3033.) Examination of contemporary public policy through the lens of race.
PP 3034. Nonprofit Advocacy, Government Relations and Law. (3 Credits)
Legal landscape of nonprofit organizations; theory and application of effective tactics and approaches to advocacy and government relations by nonprofit organizations.
PP 3035. Program Development and Evaluation. (3 Credits)
Techniques for evaluating and improving organizational performance and the ability to deal with the challenges posed by changing environments. Topics include strategic planning, program development, program implementation, evaluating effectiveness, and performance measurement and improvement.
PP 3037. Survey Research Analysis and Reporting. (3 Credits)
Analytic writing skills that apply specifically to preparing survey research reports.
Enrollment Requirements: Recommended preparation: PP 2100.
PP 3098. Public Policy Issues. (3 Credits)
An exploration of fundamental issues in public policy, public management and public opinion.
May be repeated for credit
PP 3203. Environmental Policy and Institutions. (3 Credits)
(Also offered as POLS 3203.) Development of environmental policies and institutions and their effects on the motivations and the actions of individuals and groups with implications for questions of equity, justice, and sustainability. Draws on approaches from comparative politics, public policy, and international relations.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to juniors or higher.
PP 4031. Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. (3 Credits)
Management of financial resources in public service organizations. Topics include variance analysis, cost analysis, public sector and nonprofit accounting, financial statement analysis, and forecasting.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to juniors or higher, others by consent.
PP 4034. Social Policy. (3 Credits)
Examination of the concepts and principles of public policy analysis, with applications to important social issues.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to juniors or higher, others by consent.
PP 4095. Special Topics. (1-6 Credits)
Credits and hours by arrangement.
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.
May be repeated for credit
PP 4346. Child and Family Policy. (3 Credits)
Theory and practice of child and family policy. Topics may include marriage and divorce, fertility, employment, and human capital.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to juniors or higher, others by consent.