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Health Equity & Policy
Examines how principles of health equity can guide the creation, execution, and evaluation of public policy.
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Writing in Public Policy
Written communication for public service, policy, and governance.
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Principles of Public Budgeting
Introduces topics related to public budgeting processes, systems, and practices.
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Truth, Evidence, and Public Policy Analytics
Sound public policy and governance decisions rely on having evidence to support conclusions, as well as having an understanding of the extent of certainty regarding the available evidence. Students will learn qualitative, statistical, experimental, and mixed methods to evaluate: the…
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Evidence-Based Policy Implementation
Explores the multidimensional challenge of turning policy and program intentions into valued results on the ground. Understanding why implementation can fall short of expectation requires an understanding of how public/nonprofit organizations work; including their mission, resources, collaborators, and results measurement.…
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Introduction to Public Policy and Governance
Provides an introduction to policy analysis, governance, and public service. Students learn how individuals organize for common purposes, and design, implement, analyze, and evaluate policy. Students examine how policy decisions emerge and how the values of public, nonprofit, and private…
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Public Service Leadership
Examines how communities work with governments, businesses, and nonprofits to solve complex problems. Explores ways to assess values trade-offs between profit, people, planet, and purpose.