School of Public Policy 650 - U.S. Education Policy

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Kathryn McDermott

W 4:00PM 6:30PM

UMass Amherst
82319
Furcolo Room N113
mcdermott@educ.umass.edu
77708
An introduction to primary and secondary education policy in the United States, and to research on education policy. Emphasizes history and qualitative political science, but also includes other methodological and disciplinary approaches.

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

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