SSCI 425 - Issues in Public Policy

An interdisciplinary, social science approach to the analysis of prominent public policy issues (e.g., the environment, Native American self-determination, education policy, international issues, etc.). Diverse and opposing views will be considered, as well as the process of democratic deliberation among citizens to reach consensus. Electronic technology will be used to conduct research and to communicate with involved parties. Gathering evidence, proposing and testing hypotheses, and reporting results by way of oral and written presentation will be emphasized. This course meets general education requirements: Social Awareness and new Fall 2017 Self and Society. Typically Offered Spring Only
Level: UG
Class Restriction: AR, HR, IR, RR, SR, VR
Field of Study Restriction: MAJOR-BIED, MAJOR-BMMT, MAJOR-CHED, MAJOR-ECED, MAJOR-ECON, MAJOR-EDUC, MAJOR-ELED, MAJOR-GEOG, MAJOR-HISE, MAJOR-MAED, MAJOR-POSC, MAJOR-PTEL, MAJOR-PTSC, MAJOR-SSED, MAJOR-TCED

Credit Hours: 3

Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SBSC

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