Explores the relationship between local community economic development, environmental sustainability, cultural vitality, and trend in regional and national economics, with specific focus on how to make…
Introduces conceptional frameworks and practical strategies to center equitable and inclusive stakeholder participation in local government. Students learn to analyze the context of engagement, select and…
Examines major areas of social policy that interact with the tax system.
Examines the nature and extent of poverty in the United States, its causes and consequences, and the antipoverty effects of public policies.
Surveys climate change communications and their role in achieving climate change policy goals. Assesses the ethics and science of climate change communication. Explores theories and frameworks…
Explores a wide range of local government topics. Topics include: inclusive community engagement practices; economic development strategies; current issues in policing; and applying an equity lens…
Tentative — one or more quarters are not yet confirmed
Examines relationship between advancement of technical knowledge and pace of technological change, and public policies to induce or respond to these trends. Generic issues of government…
Examines the ways that Native Nations in the US function as self-governing sovereigns and the ways that Native Nations govern their lands and waters. Considers how…
Introduction to various data science methods and use of data science in public policy analysis. Topics include machine learning, network analysis, and numerical analysis.
Presents background to establish the need for environmental policy. Explores in a comparative manner, examining both successes and failures, various strategies that have been used or…
These are the Evans School’s intended offerings for the academic year. Quarters, instructors and availability can change, and courses are occasionally cancelled. For what is actually offered and open for registration, see MyPlan or the UW course catalog.