Description
Public policy and public administration shape our lives every day, from the foods we eat to the problems faced by tribal government. In this course, students will learn the basic information needed to shape public policy and influcence adminstration and the betterment of their lives and their communities. Topics covered include sovereignty, policy formation and implementation, tribal policies, and policy evaluation. Case studies provide real-life examples of policy and administrative issues in today's world through the examination of the theories and practice of the implementation of policies by the executive branch of tribal, federal, and state governments. Students will demonstrate organizational leadership and communication skills.
Prerequisite: Engl 113 and Pols 203
3 credits.