PUBPOL 201

Introduction to Public Policy and Governance

5 credits Policy Context Social Sciences (SSc)

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 sector leaders and institutions affect decisions and implementation.

Sections — 2026–27

Quarter Instructor Designations
Autumn Grant Blume
Winter Benjamin Brunjes
Spring Laura Prokić
Summer TBD

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.