LAJ 524 - Policy Analysis

Description:
This course will provide students an opportunity to learn about institutions, bureaucracy and policy analysis and implementation. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the master of science program in law and justice.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:

Students will be able to identify and apply the key elements in the creation and analysis of public policy.
Students will be able to identify examples of unintended consequences in public policy and apply these principles to analyze public policy.
Use various policy perspectives and approaches to craft policy addressing contemporary justice issues.
Define and apply systems thinking and its relevance to other policy related areas with a particular focus on national and international policy.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
Approved Fall 2017