School of Public Policy 280 - Public Policy

Fall
2024
01
4.00
Brittany Houston

TU TH 11:30AM 12:45PM

UMass Amherst
33976
Dickinson Hall room 216
bdhouston@umass.edu
Focus on how public policies are made in the U.S., including the role of citizens, interest groups, and government institutions. Emphasis on the processes by which policies are made in various institutions, including the Presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and courts. Examples cover numerous public policies, such as campaign finance reform, foreign policy, and the environment. (Gen.Ed. SB)

25 seats reserved for public policy majors until July 1

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.