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Dec 15, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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PSC 751 - Public Policy Analysis (3 units)
Methods and theoretical approaches used in professional policy analysis. Application of analytical skills and techniques to a public policy area of the student’s choosing.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define the fundamental concepts of policy analysis emerged through theory and practice of policy research.
2. compare and contrast various ethical stances of practicing public policy analysis.
3. discuss the role of policy analysis and the policy analyst in government and the non-profit sector.
4. summarize main market and government failures as a foundation for policy intervention.
5. assess the strengths and weaknesses of policy alternatives using various policy models.
6. compare and contrast various methods of forecasting to predict the consequences of policy interventions.
7. develop skills for writing convincing policy briefs.
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