318.864.01
Current Issues in Policy Analysis
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Monday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
The focus of the course will be on rural health in the United States. The class will discuss policy briefs from the U.S. National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services to examine current policy approaches and public health challenges to rural health in America.
Provides a greater understanding of policy issues. Explores a topical policy issue from its origins, transformations, and impact on health and social justice. Policy topics are determined each year according to faculty interest, student need, and policy saliency. Uses policy briefings and discussions to foster student learning. Some sessions focus directly on translating policy research into policy alternatives while others focus on the political and social environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify complex problems and recognize priority issues by using a policy analysis lens.
- Cite and explain the key factors that shape the debate on current policy issues
- Demonstrate application of policy literacy
- Identify social, cultural, economic, commercial and institutional factors that promote or hinder the design and implementation of public policies
- Employ policy analysis tools to current public issues to create more meaningful opportunities for change
- Analyze opportunities for action and potential objections to change