LWP 6401 — The Policymaking Process
3 semester hours Graduate Lecture
Introduces the structure of the political branches of government as well as foundational theories of the policy cycle and policy theorists, types of public policy, and the dimensions of conflict in creating and modifying public policy. Offers students an opportunity to apply policy theory practically through a proposed thesis research area or through case study examples.
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