LAS 458 Public and Social Policy in the Legislative Process

This course focuses on the theory and practice of public policy in the United States. Topics emphasized include how different levels of government formulate, implement, and evaluate public policies. Issues such as interest groups, education, business, the economy, human services, health care, the environment, urban growth and development, and the arts will be addressed. Counts in the Social Sciences Area General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and minimum of two Social Science courses or consent of department. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

Human Services Electives Social Science