Summer Springboard
Public Policy
ACADEMIC COURSE
LEARN AND DISCUSS THE SYSTEM OF LAWS, REGULATORY MEASURES, COURSES OF ACTION, AND FUNDING PRIORITIES CONCERNING A GIVEN TOPIC PROMULGATED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES
Course Highlights
- Discover the impact social media has on political campaigns and movements
- Gain an understanding of the factors that influence the direction of government action and the “tools” available to address policy problems
- Engage with experts and hear firsthand about the policy-making practices
Develop critical thinking about public policy issues and the ability to conduct professional analyses of social, political, and economic structures and bureaucratic processes
In teams apply social science methods and policy analysis to practical problems of government, communities, regions, and/or global issues
Summer Springboard
Public Policy
Course Overview
The government today can affect all aspects of our lives. Curious to find out more about issues addressed by public policy such as public health, criminal justice, gun rights, immigration, reproductive rights, drug use, education, and disaster preparedness? Learn and discuss the system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives. This course aims to create conditions for learning, opportunity and experience, which enable young people to develop knowledge and new skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Gain a foundational understanding of how government policies impact various aspects of society, including health, education, and criminal justice.
Outcome #2
Explore and critically examine contemporary public policy topics such as immigration, drug use, and reproductive rights.
Outcome #3
Learn how laws, regulations, and funding priorities are developed and implemented by governmental entities.
Outcome #4
Strengthen ability to form evidence-based perspectives on public issues and propose thoughtful policy responses.
