Bachelor of Arts
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Policy Research and Analysis - 4 credits
Students will learn to make use of the basic conceptual tools typically employed to examine public policy issues. This course provides a brief presentation of these tools as well as practice in how to apply them to evaluate policy alternatives in areas of education, healthcare, income, transportation, and housing. Students learn how to find resources and relevant data, read research studies, and evaluate the credibility of sources. A major focus of this course is on learning to analyze costs and benefits, weigh trade-offs, and predict the probable outcomes and unintended consequences of policy options.