PSCI 431Topics in Public Policy
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Students will examine the major issues and debates in public administration, with the course topic varying to reflect recent developments in Canada and in the world. Students will learn to identify key actors, interests, and institutions involved in policy development and articulate diverse perspectives on policy problems. Through a variety of research-based assignments students will analyze the social context of public problems and identify, compare, and recommend potential solutions.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- PSCI334 - Public Policy (0.50)
- Students must be in level 3B or higher
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
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Leads to
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