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Public Policy Analysis

Course

Course Title

Class

Lab/ Shop

Clinical/ Co-op

Credit

PAD 252

Public Policy Analysis

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Effective Term: Fall 2015

This course is a study of methods and techniques used to determine the effectiveness of public programs. Emphasis is placed on the concept of ecology and environmental impact, informal groups and information networks, and the relationship between public and private sectors. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze case studies with the use of political analysis techniques.

Competencies

·Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the relationship between public and private sectors.
2. Define the concepts of ecology and environmental impact.
3. Analyze the effectiveness of public programs.
4. Discuss the use of informal groups and information networks.

2011FA - New Course

2012FA - New Local Prereq: RED 090

2014FA - Revised Local Prereq from RED 090 to DRE 098

2015FA - New Course Version (S24138)

2019SP - Revised Local Prereq: Add ENG 002

2020FA - Revised Local Prereq: Delete DRE 098

2021FA - Revised Local Prereq: Delete ENG 002

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

Business Administration - Public Administration Track REVISED - Associate in Applied Science (Day, Evening, Online)
Public Safety Administration - Emergency & Fire Management Services Track REVISED - Associate in Applied Science (Day, Online)
Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Services Track REVISED - Associate in Applied Science (Day, Online)