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PLSC 326: Policy Analysis: Understanding Public Problems & Policy Solutions
How do we identify and understand public problems in the world? What steps can government and other public organizations take to address those concerns? This course provides an introduction to the field of policy analysis. Students will have the opportunity to analyze public problems and policies from multiple perspectives, to examine and evaluate extant public policies and to design policy alternatives to address current areas of public concern.
Offered in 4 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2021 to Spring 2026).
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Prerequisites
PLSC 101 or PLSC 250 or HNRS 206
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Instructors
| Instructor | Sections | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Destler, Kate | 4 | Fall 2021 to Spring 2026 |
Every offering in the listed terms (4 sections)
| Term | Sec | CRN | Type | Meets | Instructor | Enrolled | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 9 | 23203 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · ES 070 | Destler, Kate | 23/24 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2024 | 0 | 43855 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · AH 421 | Destler, Kate | 22/24 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2022 | 0 | 43134 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · AH 421 | Destler, Kate | 20/24 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2021 | 0 | 44156 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · AW 305 | Destler, Kate | 26/28 | Face to Face Instruction |