Teaching

210: Public Policy Research Methods [Syllabus]

Introduction

This course deals with applications of quantitative and qualitative analysis in the study of social, political, economic, and environmental issues within a public policy and leadership context. The first goal of the course is for students to develop the skills needed to locate, accurately interpret, and effectively utilize empirical research studies and reports that inform public policy decision-making and leadership. The second goal is for students to acquire the foundational skills needed to develop a proposal for an empirical research project.

Textbook

Creswell, John W and J. David Creswell. 2022. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Sixth Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-0718-1794-0.

Additional readings are available in the syllabus.

Teaching Evaluation:

24 Fall: General and detailed questions; Student comments

25 Spring: General and detailed questions; Student comments

310: Policy Design and Analysis (Syllabus)

Introduction

The course provides an introduction to the issues and methods of public policy analysis. It provides students with a toolkit of practical and applied methods for analyzing public policy issues and professionally communicating results in writing. Specifically, it introduces students to policy research and modeling techniques for analyzing complex, real-world issues involving uncertainty, complexity, and ethical controversy.