PSYD 895O Public Policy, Advocacy and Social Change

The course will focus on the analysis, formulation/advocacy of public policy within the context of public administration, community organizing and the policy making process. Methods for understanding the political process as a system and examining evaluation techniques to address complex policy issues will be discussed. Psychologists, advocacy groups, and community organizations can work as advocates with local, state, tribal, and federal government to address issues of social change. An overview of governmental structure, processes, and policies at all levels will be provided and elected officials/lobbyists/police will participate. This course is part of the FSPP PSYD curriculum.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisite

Admission to the PsyD Program

Corequisite

None