School of Public Policy 601 - Politics of Policy Process

Fall
2025
01
3.00
Kathryn McDermott

W 4:00PM 6:30PM

UMass Amherst
66756
Machmer Hall room E-10
mcdermott@educ.umass.edu
Examination of the influence of political factors, including institutions and interests, on the initiation, formulation, and implementation of public policy. Examines the role of information and expertise in politics.

Open to Masters Public Policy & Admin (MPPA), Public Affairs (MPA) and Public Policy (MPP) students only. Open to Graduate SPP majors only and others by instructor permission.

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