PP 1001 Introduction to Public Policy provides an introduction and overview to the major concepts in American public policy today, including the institutions and processes involved in policy-making; the historical development of public policy in the U.S.; the role of the national government, state governments and local governments in policy-making; the influence of non-governmental entities in making policy (i.e., the news media, private business and interest groups); the steps in the policy-making process; and analysis of specific public policy areas. It also aims to give you knowledge and tools to influence public policy.
Instructor: Ken Barone, IMRP Associate Director and Project Manager, Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project (link to bio) Days & Times: Tu/Th 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: 06/02/25-07/03/25
Location: Hartford campus
Gen Eds: CA2, TOI3, TOI5
For more information, contact: Catherine Guarino at catherine.guarino@uconn.edu