Public Policy Planning And Implementation –

mgt572

(3 credits)

This course prepares students to trace the development of a public policy. For a selected policy, students will analyze the policy making process and the challenges that accompany each stage. Other topics, at the state and local level, include public policy planning, policy alternative evaluation, and stakeholder conflicts.

This graduate-level course is 6 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Foundations of Public Policy
- Explain the definition and philosophies of public policy.
- Examine theories and models of public policy.
Public Policy Processes: Formulation and Implementation
- Analyze the steps of agenda setting, policy formulation and policy implementation.
- Evaluate factors that influence agenda setting, policy formulation and policy implementation.
Public Policy Processes: Evaluation and Termination
- Analyze the steps of policy evaluation and policy termination.
- Evaluate factors that influence policy evaluation and policy termination.
Major Public Policies
- Evaluate existing major state and local public policies.
Major Public Policy Alternatives
- Determine possible alternatives to major local and state public policies.
Public Policy Proposal
- Propose new public policies to address current issues.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Public Policy Planning And Implementation –

mgt572

Foundations of Public Policy

Public Policy Processes: Formulation and Implementation

Public Policy Processes: Evaluation and Termination

Major Public Policies

Major Public Policy Alternatives

Public Policy Proposal

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