POL SC31 - Introduction to Public Policy

    Recent Professors
    Davis Sh L., Gelfeld D. W.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) This course is an introduction to public policy. The course covers core topics in American public policy and focuses on institutions, policy actors, and major theoretical models. In addition, the course covers the nature and practice of policy analysis in order to demonstrate how to employ evaluative criteria in substantive policy areas.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am