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Public
Policy Curriculum
The public policy major requires students to complete nine units, including five required courses in economics and political science, two courses in statistics and research methods, and two restricted electives in sociology, economics, history, philosophy, or political science. An approved internship can be counted as one of the two restricted electives. Recommended
Sequence of Study
Courses
to take in the first year: Economics
101 Introduction to Economics Courses
to take in the sophomore or junior year: Courses
to take in the sophomore, junior, or senior year: Courses
to take in the junior or senior year year: Economics 101 (or 101H) Introduction to Economics. This course explains how economists think about public policy and decision making. It emphasizes the importance of weighing benefits against costs when choosing between different options. Usually taught every semester. Political Science 101 Politics of American Democracy. An overview of the dynamics and structure of the American political system: the Constitution, civil liberties, Congress, the Presidency, bureaucracy, interest groups, political parties, and voting behavior. Contrasts the principles of democratic action with a behind-the-scenes examination of how public policy is actually made. Usually taught every semester. Economics 230 (or 230H) Intermediate Microeconomics. Theoretical analysis of consumer choice theory and demand, production and cost, the firm and market organization, distribution and general equilibrium, game theory. Usually taught every semester. Political Science 216 Public Policy Analysis. An examination as to how government decides to address problems. The stages of the policy-making process. Special attention is paid to the methods of program evaluation. Substantive policy areas are discussed, with an emphasis on social welfare, health, education, urban, and environmental protection policies. Usually taught in the spring semester. Economics
322 Issues in Modern Political Economy. This course presents the
contrasting public policy views of contemporary American liberals,
conservatives, and moderates. The assigned readings draw
from a variety of disciplines--particularly economics and law, but also
political science, cognitive psychology, sociology, and history.
Policy areas addressed vary from semester to semester but could include
such topics as affirmative action in education and employment, campaign
finance reform, pollution control, and the role of the government in
providing or regulating health insurance. Offered alternate years,
spring semester. Statistics and Research MethodsStatistics—one
of the following three courses: Research
methods—one of the following three courses: Restricted
Electives
Take
at least two of the following, including at least one from two
different departments: Anthropology
and Sociology 345 Race and Ethnicity
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Albion College ◦ Albion, Michigan
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