Public Policy 601 - Politics of Policy Process

Fall
2026
01
3.00
Juniper Katz

TH 9:00AM 11:30AM

UMass Amherst
17391
Thompson Hall room 620
juniperkatz@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 MPPA and MPP students only, and others by permission of instructor.

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