PUB4970 Senior Seminar in Public Policy

The Senior Seminar in Public Policy is designed as a capstone experience in which students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired through their academic course work and internships either to a research project or to a community based problem.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

POL 2200, PUB 1000 and senior standing

Course Types

Advanced Studies

Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Course Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate complex policy ideas clearly and professionally through written, oral, and electronic formats, tailored to interactions with team members, community partners, or other community members.
2. Students will engage in systematic, impartial policy analyses of organizational challenges, applying critical and analytical reasoning to assess social problems and propose practical policy solutions, supported by evidence.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate, and integrate various sources of information to address real-world challenges, considering stakeholders, policy environments, and broader societal contexts.
4. Students will apply practical skills, analytical tools, and substantive policy knowledge to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring effective implementation in real-world settings.
5. Students will collaborate effectively within diverse teams, demonstrating professionalism in communication, contributing to productive teamwork, and delivering high-quality results that reflect both individual and collective responsibility.