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318.864.01
Current Issues in Policy Analysis

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Monday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
The issues to be addressed include a case study examination of the impact of social protection policies on health. The case study to be used will be the 100 million Brazilians cohort survey.
Provides policy researchers with a set of analytical frameworks to gain a greater understanding of policy issues. Explores all aspects of a topical policy issue from its origins, transformations, and impact on health and social justice. Policy topics are determined each year according to faculty interest, student need, and policy saliency. Uses case studies, policy analysis readings, and discussions to foster student learning. Some sessions focus directly on translating policy research into policy alternatives while others focus on the political and social environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify complex problems and recognize priority issues by using a policy analysis lens.
  2. Cite and explain the key factors that shape the debate on current policy issues
  3. Demonstrate application of policy literacy
  4. Identify social, cultural, economic, commercial and institutional factors that promote or hinder the design and implementation of public policies
  5. Employ policy analysis tools to current public issues to create more meaningful opportunities for change
  6. Analyze opportunities for action and potential objections to change