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MPA Launch
Provides critical foundation of knowledge in public service. Explores topics central to public administration.
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Introduction to Data
Introduces data used for analysis in public and non-profit sectors.
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Mediation and Negotiation
Possibilities offered by mediation and negotiation methods using a mixture of cases, readings, discussions, lectures, and guest speakers. Use of negotiation and mediation techniques to resolve disputes and disagreements over public-policy issues.
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Harnessing the Power of the States
The People and Practices Behind the Programs and Policies that Impact People’s Lives Co-Instructors: Ambassador Suzi LeVine & Associate Professor Stephen KosackOdegaard 141, Wednesdays 2:30-5:20 PM This class is jointly offered by Honors, Political Science, and Public Service and Policy.…
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Undergrad Research
Independent research in selected areas of public policy and public management under faculty supervision. Credit/no-credit only.
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Undergrad Internship
Enhances students career readiness through guided self-reflection, peer dialogue, and employer feedback. Credit/no-credit only.
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Negotiation
Builds conceptual skills to analyze negotiation situations. Explores psychological processes underlying the judgement of negotiators. Provides opportunities to engage in negotiation exercises and generalize interpersonal framework to large-scale policy agreements.
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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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Leadership in Action
Provides both a survey of leadership techniques and an experimental space for practicing them. Demystifies leadership, explores the many ways a student has already been a leader, emphasizes learning about leadership style, and identifies what makes leaders successful. Improves skills…
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Writing in Public Policy
Written communication for public service, policy, and governance.