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Public Policy Immersion

Semester Requirements

This immersion provides students with a clear understanding of public policy, the policy process, and policy analysis. Students have the opportunity to develop perspectives on a variety of contemporary public policy issues, especially those that emerge from scientific and technological advancements. Policy Analysis (PUBL-301) and Decision Analysis (PUBL-302) are offered especially for students who are interested in pursing the master of science degree in public policy or who have an interest in analytical tools.

Course
Electives
Choose three of the following:
   STSO-201    Science and Technology Policy
   PUBL-201    Values and Public Policy
   PUBL-210    Introduction to Qualitative Policy Analysis
   STSO-330    Energy and the Environment
   STSO-341    Biomedical Issues: Science and Technology
   PUBL-301    Public Policy Analysis
   PUBL-302    Decision Analysis  
   STSO-421    Environmental Policy
   STSO-489    Special Topics
   PUBL-489    Special Topics
   PUBL-510    Technology Innovation and Public Policy
   PUBL-520    Information and Communication Policy
   PUBL-530    Energy Policy
   STSO-510    Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar