Syllabus for Roster(s):
- 15Su PSPA 5010-701 (SCPS)
In the UVaCollab course site: PubPol PSPA 5010 Sum15
Course Schedule
PSPA 5010
Public Policy Analysis
3 Credits
Summer 2015
University of Virginia
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Professor: Celeste Murphy Greene, Ph.D.
Phone Number: 757/553-0943
E-mail: cmg7u@virginia.edu
Required Material
Kraft, M. & Furlong, S. (2015). Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press. 5th Edition.
Various journal articles
Course Description
This online course is designed to provide students with an overview of the public policy process and an understanding of public policy analysis. The course will cover various public policy issues, such as environmental policy, health policy, and welfare policy. Linkages between federal, state and local public policy and public administration will be discussed.
Course Schedule
Topic Reading Lectures and Discussions
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Week 1
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Personal introductions, course overview, review syllabus and Collab.
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None
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Complete Assignment #1 on Collab.
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Week 2
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Kraft & Furlong (K & F) Chapters 1 & 2; Article 1
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Complete Assignment #2 on Collab
Live Session #1
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Week 3
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Politics and Analyzing Public Policy
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K & F Chapters 3 & 4; Article #2
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Complete Assignment #3 on Collab;
Policy Memo #1 Due
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Week 4
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K & F Chapters 5 & 6; Article #3
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Complete Assignment #4 on Collab
Live Session #2
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Week 5
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Economic and Health Policy
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K & F Chapters Chapters 7 & 8; Article #4 & #5
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Complete Assignment #5 on Collab;
Policy Memo #2 Due
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Week 6
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Midterm Due
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Midterm Due
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Midterm Due
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Week 7
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K & F Chapters 9 & 10; Article #6 & 6b
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Complete Assignment #6 on Collab
Live Session #3
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Week 8
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Environmental & Energy Policy
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F & K Chapter 11; Article #7, 7b & 8
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Complete Assignment #7 on Collab
Live Session #4
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Week 9
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F & K Chapters 12 & 13; Article 9
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Complete Assignment #8 on Collab
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Week 10
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Final Paper Due
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Final Paper Due
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Final Paper Due
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