PO ST 810 Political Economy 3(3,0) Exploration of how public policy can be analyzed within a common framework that considers the objectives and constraints imposed on individuals in political and economic situations, decision rules consistent with these objectives and constraints, and the likely outcomes of various policy objectives. Preq: ECON (AP EC) 820 or consent of instructor.
PO ST 822 Policy Analysis and Political Choice 3(3,0) Opportunities and constraints in political systems; political feasibility and policy strategy assessment. Topics include role of power, ideas, organizational interaction, cognitive processes, interest groups, policy analysis, media, and random opportunity in determining policy outcomes. Preq: Admission to Policy Studies program or consent of instructor.
PO ST 842 Ethics and Public Policy 3(3,0) Exploration of the ethical dimensions of policy by examining moral and ethical issues raised by problem solving and decision making. Evaluation procedures integrating ethical dimensions into policy assessment. Topics include model codes of ethics for public officials and comparable standards for privately employed policy professionals. Preq: Admission to certificate or PhD program in Policy Studies or consent of instructor.
PO ST 843 Organization Theory and Public Management 3(3,0) Theoretical and analytical foundations for understanding bureaucracies and leadership roles in public management; clarification of the distinctly "public" dimensions and challenges of management. Interdisciplinary in nature, course draws on business and public administration, social psychology, economics, political science, and sociology. Preq: Admission to certificate or PhD program in Policy Studies or consent of instructor.
PO ST 851 Rural Sustainable Development: Evolution of Public Policy 3(3,0) Formulation of current national and local public policies that impact rural community development; the constraints and opportunities they provide; interaction among government institutions, decision makers, and interest groups; associated influence on rural sustain-ability. Preq: Admission to certificate or PhD program in Policy Studies or consent of instructor.
PO ST 861 Space Policy 3(3,0) Space science technology, civilian and military government programs, and private-sector activities. Case studies of long-term space policy issues impacting remote sensing, communications, and manned space stations. Examination of origins of programs and evolution of associated policy issues from a national and international perspective. Preq: Admission to certificate or PhD program in Policy Studies or consent of instructor.
PO ST (C R P) 870 Seminar in Sustainable Development 3(3,0) Concept
of sustainable development traced from its historical roots through the
popularization of the term in the international development literature;
scientific base and the application of sustainability through economic
sectors and building practice. Students conduct
individual/group research projects.
PO ST 890 Directed Study in Public Policy 3(3,0) Students pursue readings and research in individual public policy topics under the direction of a Policy Studies faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PO ST 893 Internship in Policy Analysis 3(3,0) Twelve-week supervised internship with an approved public or private entity focusing on policy analysis. Monthly reports by student and agency are required. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Two semesters of coursework in Policy Studies program.
PO ST 898 Policy Analysis Workshop 3(0,6) Provides experience with contemporary policy issues. Students work in small groups with clients compiling information, developing policy options, and conducting analysis to address a policy issue. White paper is prepared analyzing policy options and making recommendations to policy makers. Typically taken in fourth semester. Preq: Three semesters of coursework in Policy Studies program.
PO ST 899 Selected Topics in Policy Studies 3(3,0) Intensive investigation of selected current and emerging public policy issues emphasizing current literature and results of current research. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PO ST 904 Policy Analysis Seminar I 2(2,0) Seminar module focusing on research methodology with readings and discussion. Preq: Three semesters of coursework in Policy Studies program.
PO ST 905 Policy Analysis Seminar II 1(1,0) Seminar involving student research with articles prepared for a professional audience and presented as part of the seminar. Preq: PO ST 904, three semesters of coursework in Policy Studies program.
PO ST 991 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-18