318.600.01
Introduction to Policy
Course Status
Discontinued
Course Status
Discontinued
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Tu, Th, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Pierre-Gerlier Forest
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Provides students with a systematic introduction to the fundamental concepts of policy science and policy analysis. Focuses on central questions, followed by discussions and practical exercises. Addresses the following: What is policy? How can it be distinguished from other forms of public or collective decisions? What is the role of power and authority in policy-making? What is the impact of public policy on society? On ordinary people? How to influence changes in policy? Are health and social policies different from policies in other sectors? How does globalization affect policy capacity at national level?
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Use the key concepts of policy, public policy, and public decision-making
- Identify different policy systems and networks
- Explain the differences in the various kinds of policy
- Describe and discuss the role of evidence in policy
- Describe unintended consequences in the context of policy development
- Compare private and public policy
- Discuss differences in governments and policy around the world
Enrollment Restriction
MPP, MSPH, MHS, & MPH concentration students only