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502: Psychology for Policy Analysis and Implementation
J. Darley, B. Paluck, A. Todorov

Syllabus
This course covers basic concepts and experimental findings of psychology that contribute to an understanding of the effects of policy on human behavior and well-being. Also covered are psychological factors that affect the formulation, communication, and execution of policy. Topics include a descriptive analysis of boundedly rational judgment and decision making, a consideration of social motives and attitudes, and an introduction to the ways in which agents influence and negotiate with one another, including an examination of the psychological roots of conflict.

504: Policy Issues & Analysis of Non-Profits, NGOs & Philanthropy
S. Katz

Syllabus
Examines policy issues at international, national and local levels for nonprofits, NGOs, and philanthropy. Emphasis on understanding how philanthropy, nonprofit, and NGO sectors operate, their niche alongside private and public sectors, revenue sources, impact on society, and converse effects of society and its institutions; the policy making process. Explores impact of reliance on government or overseas support for Third World NGOs; faith-based service provision; accountability and transparency; advocacy; and government regulations.

505: Financial Management in the Corporate and Public Sectors
U. Reinhardt

Syllabus
This course has been designed to introduce graduate students in public and international affairs to certain principals and analytic tools widely used in the financial manage­ment of organizations, be they privately or publicly owned. The course is based on the premise that future civil servants should be familiar with this subject matter, either because they may be involved in the financial management of public agencies, or negotiate financial contracts with the private sector, or regulate financial management in the private sector.  

508b: Econometrics and Public Policy: Basic
G. Lord

Syllabus
Provides a thorough examination of statistical methods employed in public policy analysis, with a particular emphasis on regression methods which are frequently employed in research across the social sciences. This course emphasizes intuitive understanding of the central concepts, and develops in students the ability to choose and employ the appropriate tool for a particular research problem, and understand the limitations of the techniques. Prerequisite: 507b.

508c: Econometrics and Public Policy: Advanced
D. Lee

Syllabus
Discusses the main tools of econometric analysis, and the way in which they are applied to a range of problems in social science. Emphasis is on using techniques, and on understanding and critically assessing others' use of them. There is a great deal of practical work on the computer using a range of data from around the world. Topics include regression analysis, with a focus on regression as a tool for analyzing non-experimental data, discrete choice, and an introduction to time-series analysis. There are applications from macroeconomics, policy evaluation, and economic development. Prerequisite: grounding in topics covered in 507c.

512b: Macroeconomic Analysis: Basic
E. Rossi-Hansberg

Syllabus
Covers the theory of modern macroeconomics in detail. Focus is on the determination of macroeconomic variables - such as output, employment, prices, and the interest rate - in the short, medium, and long run, and addresses a number of policy issues. Discusses several examples of macroeconomic phenomena in the real world. A central theme will be to understand the powers and limitations of macroeconomic policy in stabilizing the business cycle and promoting growth.

512c: Macroeconomic Analysis: Advanced
R. Benabou

Syllabus
This course offers a broad treatment of macroeconomic theory and policy issues, using the formal methods of modern macroeconomics. Topics will include long-run growth and development, labor, consumption, savings and investment decisions, the role of expectations, short-run fluctuations and stabilization policy, inflation and unemployment, trade and exchange rates. The course is advanced, so that: (i) having had some introductory course in macroeconomics is a prerequisite, and an intermediate-level one is best; (ii) the course requires a solid command of microeconomic theory (511 c or d) and good comfort with algebra and calculus. While the broad menu of topics is similar to that of WWS 512b, this class delves more deeply into specific issues, models and controversies, and tackles analytically more challenging material. It thus relies much more on lecture notes and journal articles than on the textbook, which serves primarily as background reading and a starting point for the study of each topic.

515b: Program & Policy Evaluation
J. Grossman

Syllabus
This course introduces students to evaluation. It explores ways: to develop and implement research-based program improvement strategies and program accountability systems; to judge the effects of policies and programs; and to assess the benefits and costs of policy or program changes. Students study a wide range of evaluation tools; read and discuss both domestic and international evaluation examples and apply this knowledge by designing several different types of evaluations on programs of their choosing. Prerequisite: 507b/c or instructor's permission.

522: Microeconomic Analysis of Domestic Policy: Basic
A. Craft

Syllabus
Examines a series of major issues of policy designed to illustrate and develop skills in particularly important applications of microeconomics. Topics will include education and training, the minimum wage, mandated benefits, affirmative action, the theory of public goods and externalities, and the basic theory of taxation. Prerequisite: 511b.

528e: Domestic Policy Analysis: Leadership
N. Keohane

Syllabus
What do leaders actually do? What kinds of traits are important for successful leadership? How do followers influence the behavior of leaders? And what impact does exercising power have on your personality? We will draw from classical political theory (including Plato, Machiavelli, and Max Weber), current "leadership literature," and case studies of decision-making. Among the topics are expertise and collaboration, responsibility and accountability, women and leadership, and leadership in various kinds of organizations.

535: Planning Methods
T. Wright

Syllabus
This course introduces a set of concepts and tools that are widely used in the practice of urban and regional planning. The focus is on developing an operational understanding of the models, techniques and data used in such applications as regional economic and demographic projections, cost-benefit analysis, and land use analysis. Emphasis is also placed on the limitations of the methods.

540: Urbanization and Development (Also SOC575)
A. Portes

Syllabus
Examines the origins, types, and characteristics of cities in less developed countries and the ways in which patterns of urbanization interact with policies to promote economic growth and social equity. Readings and class discussions address three areas: a) a history of urbanization in the Third World; b) an analysis of contemporary urban systems, demographic patterns, and the social structure of large Third World cities; c) a review of the literature on urban dwellers with emphasis on the poor and their political and social outlooks.  (Fulfills URP requirement.)

542: International Economics
S. Weyerbrock

Syllabus
Survey course in international economics for non-specialists. The first half covers microeconomic topics such as trade theory and policy, multilateral trade negotiations and regional economic integration. The second half addresses macroeconomic topics such as current account imbalances, exchange rates, and international financial crises. The course stresses concepts and real-world applications rather than formal models. Prerequisite: 511b, 512b concurrently.

543: International Trade Policy
P. Krugman

Syllabus
Evaluates arguments for and against protection and adjustment assistance and considers topics chosen from the following: nontariff barriers,dumping, embargo threats and trade warfare, and the political economy of trade policy formation. Special attention is given to trade problems of the less-developed countries, including North-South trade relations and commodity price stabilization. Prerequisite: 511c.

544: International Macroeconomics 
L. Goldberg

Syllabus
Examines issues in open economy macroeconomics and international finance. Topics include current account behavior and capital flows, exchange-rate determination and dynamics, international financial market integration, macroeconomic policy under fixed and floating exchange rates, international policy coordination, and the history of the international monetary system. Special attention is given to the analysis of financial crises. Prerequisite: 512c or instructor's permission.

553: The Politics of Growth and Redistribution (Also POL545)
C. Boix

Syllabus
This course is designed to survey and critically discuss contemporary political economy; that is, the set of existing theories that model the impact of political conflict and political institutions on economic performance. The course is structured around the following main issues: the causes of growth; the relationship between openness, political institutions and economic policy-making, the causes and consequences of politically enforced redistribution. The course is analytical in its theoretical perspective and comparative from a methodological point of view.

556a: Topics in IR: Multilateralism and Democracy
R. Keohane & A. Moravcsik

Syllabus
Quite a bit of attention has been paid recently to the impact of multilateral institutions on democracy, and vice versa.  Some commentators argue that multilateralism has a “democracy deficit,” and that it degrades domestic democracy.  The instructors of this course, on the contrary, have claimed that multilateralism can under some conditions enhance democracy.  This seminar will explore these issues, theoretically and through intensive case studies.  Topics will include analysis of democracy as a form of government and the American variant; legitimacy and democracy (or lack thereof) in multilateral institutions, including the European Union; and efforts by NGOs and advocacy groups to promote democratic values.  Students will work in small task forces to analyze how multilateralism affects democracy in specific issue-areas such as trade, climate change, and security.   NOTE:  If the pre-registration for this course exceeds the enrollment limit of 18 students, interested students will be required to write an essay to be considered for admission to the course.

556b: Topics in IR: International Justice
G. Bass

Syllabus
This course examines the politics and ethics of prosecuting war crimes. The course asks if international law can help to moderate or prevent war, why states sometimes pursue the prosecution of war criminals, and how law shapes and is shaped by international politics. Cases include Nuremberg and the aftermaths of World War I, the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, the recent wars in ex-Yugoslavia and Iraq, and Al-Qaeda's terrorism. 

556d: Topics in IR: Protection Against Weapons of Mass Destruction 
F. von Hippel

Syllabus
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the only significant security threats to the U.S. and its allies have been from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. Historically, the US focus has oscillated between protection via nonproliferation and disarmament agreements, and via civil and missile defense. The course assesses the threats, both approaches to protection, and linkages made between policies on WMD and perceptions of "conventional" military threats.

556e: Topics in IR: Intelligence and Foreign Policy
K. Yarhi-Milo

Syllabus
This course will focus on the role played by intelligence communities in the formation of national security policy.  We will explore the functions and goals; practices, problems and challenges of national intelligence. We will use case studies to evaluate the use of intelligence in critical episodes in history.  These will include:  the U.S. intelligence community in various episodes during the Cold War; IDF intelligence before the 1973 War; British intelligence in the years leading to WWII; and an assessment of the role of intelligence in the events of 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq.  Much of the seminar is generic to the activities of intelligence regardless of the country in which it may be practiced, although emphasis will be placed on the history and recent reorganization of the US intelligence community.

556f: Topics in IR: US Diplomacy & the Other Middle East: The Gulf, the Peninsula and its Neighbors (Also NES559)
B. Bodine

Syllabus
This seminar will examine the political, social, economic and strategic dynamics within The Other Middle East, the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and their primary neighbors, Iraq, Iran, Yemen and India. The seminar will explore the context and complexities of the regional actors, how recent US policies have affected these states and the impact of the Iraq War on the region and on US influence and options. Topics will include the role of religion, the growth of knowledge-based globalized economies, public diplomacy; the history of Saudi-Iranian relations, and the rise of regional actors, particularly Iran and India.

556g: Topics in IR: EU-US Economic Relations and National Security 
J. Gadsden

Syllabus
Formidable commercial partners and fierce competitors, the US and the EU share strategic interests, but often differ over managing security challenges. This seminar examines US-EU strains over differences and prospects for enhancing our strategic partnership.  Students will 1) study the EU decision making process,  2) assess US-EU economic and political cooperation on strategic challenges, including Iran, Afghanistan, and relations with Russia and the developing world; 3) review  transatlantic trade disputes, their resolution, and governance of the transatlantic marketplace;  4) assess transatlantic energy security,  and 6) analyze prospects for US-EU cooperation on global issues: climate change and countering  terrorism and trafficking in persons, narcotics, and WMD.

562b: Economic Analysis of Development: Basic
J. Hammer

Syllabus
Introduction to the processes of economic growth and development. The course examines various theories of development; poverty and inequality measurement; and the role of markets for credit, labor and land, as well as education and health, in development. The role of public policy will be considered within each of these topics. The course may also cover topics such as foreign aid, commodity pricing, and tax policy. (Prerequisites: 511b; 512b can be taken concurrently.)

562c: Economic Analysis of Development: Advanced
A. Case

Syllabus
This course considers theories and evidence to explain processes of economic development. The course examines theories of economic growth, and the two-way links between development and poverty, inequality, social institutions, and the family. We will also examine policy debates on education, health, and social policy, and governmental and international aid. (Prerequisites: 507c, 511c)

564: Topics in Econ: Poverty, Inequality and Health in the World (Also POP504)
A. Deaton

Syllabus
About well-being throughout the world, with focus on income and health. Explores what happened to poverty, inequality, and health, in the US, and internationally. Discusses conceptual foundations of national and global measures of inequality, poverty, and health; construction of measures, and extent to which they can be trusted; relationship between globalization, poverty, and health, historically and currently. Examines links between health and income, why poor people are less healthy and live less long than rich people. Prereqs: 507 and 511. 

565: State, Society and Development
L. White

Syllabus
Explores the relation of development to regime types, authority, culture, and social integration. The syllabus includes recent sources, as well as long-standing texts in social theory by such authors as Madison, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Polanyi, Schattschneider, Huntington, Geertz, W.A. Lewis, and Hirschman.

572b: Topics in Devt: Policy Implications of Globalization (Also SOC577)
M. Centeno

Syllabus
Explores the historical background of globalization including previous examples of this phenomenon. Proceeds with an overview of competing contemporary theories of the causes and consequences of globalization. Discusses the types of data required for analysis of the policy implications of globalization and how these can be utilized. Emphasis on the use of transactional data using network analysis. Students will use primary sources and databases in discussions of policy areas including trade, migration, security, media, etc. No formal training in statistics, database management, or networks required.

572c: Topics in Devt: Development Policy in Africa 
J. Widner

Syllabus
An introduction to development policy challenges in Africa. Opens with a brief review of intellectual and practical debates about development policy in the Independence era. Addresses reasons for success or failure of structural adjustment policies, the challenges of institutional reform, and the relationship between accountability and democratization. Finally, examines policy issues, such as cumulative wisdom about war-peace transitions, health policy and the response to HIV/AIDS, and the role of new regional organizations.

582f: Topics in Econ: Financial Markets and Public Policy
E. Golding

Syllabus
Examines financial markets from both a theoretical and policy perspective. Topics include modern portfolio theory, financial asset pricing theories such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the Arbitrage Pricing Theory and derivative security pricing theories; key issues in corporate finance such as capital budgeting, capital structure and corporate governance. While modern finance is one of the more technically demanding areas of economics, course imparts the important concepts without a high level of mathematical rigor; the case format is used extensively. Prereq: 511c/instructor's permission.

584: The Use of Science in Public Policy
L. Silver, D. Mauzerall & F. von Hippel

Syllabus
This course is designed to improve students' skill, confidence and judgment in use of science in policy applications. Using case studies, real-world examples, and in-class exercises, the emphasis is on preparing both non-scientists and scientists to use, understand, and critique science in environmental public policy applications. Exercises and exams are scaled to the student's background.

586f: Topics in STEP: Information Technology & Public Policy (Also COS586)
E. Felten

Syllabus
Information technology plays an ever-growing role in our lives, our economy, and our government, putting pressure on existing policy arrangements and raising entirely new policy issues. This course will examine a range of infotech policy issues, including privacy, intellectual property, free speech, competition, regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications, cross-border and jurisdictional questions, broadband policy, spectrum policy, management of the Internet, computer security, education and workforce development, and research funding. Assignments will consist of weekly reading, weekly writing assignments, and a final project. This course is suitable for students without any special technical background.

590b: Politics of Inequality and Redistribution (Session II) (POL598)
J. Pontusson

Syllabus
The study of policy preferences, differential rates of political participation, voting behavior, the legislative process, political communication, urban politics and the role of race in American political life are central to the study of inequality in politics. Although the American case will feature prominently, we will approach these issues from a comparative perspective, providing an introduction to the comparative study of welfare states and political economy of advanced industrial countries, including the regulation of labor markets and the relationship between wage inequality, income distribution and policy preferences for redistribution.

590c: Sociology and Inequality (Session I) (Also SOC571)
D. Pager

Syllabus
Sociologists often see social inequality as produced by one of three types of social processes: through market exchanges, through the non-market organization of social groups, and through political institutions. The intellectual objectives of this unit are to (1) develop an understanding of the main features of a sociological analysis of inequality, and (2) introduce students to key empirical research agendas in the field of stratification and inequality. The classic statement of this approach is provided in Weber’s essay on class, status, and party, and these three types have since been elaborated in theories of the network structure of markets, the cultural transmission of group identities, and the development of successive forms of citizenship.

594a: Policy Analysis: The Evolution & Reform of the International Monetary System (Session I)
P. Kenen

Syllabus
This course will review the evolution of the international monetary system since the Second World War. It will focus on the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US dollar, but will also examine the origins and functioning of the European Monetary Union, the emerging-market crises of the 1980s and 1990s, the international financial turmoil that began in 2007, the key role of the oil-producing countries, including Russia, and the outlook for monetary cooperation between China and its East Asian neighbors. In the last three weeks of the course, students will be asked to present brief oral reports on some of these matters.

594b: Policy Analysis: Inequality in Higher Education (Session II)
T. Espenshade

Syllabus
In this course we will examine factors related to inequality and higher education.  Topics include applying to college, influences associated with being admitted, social interactions on campus, the educational benefits of diversity, academic performance, the class divide, and satisfaction with college experiences.  Throughout the course, the roles of students' race and social class background in issues surrounding admissions and campus life will be emphasized.

594c: Policy Analysis: The Politics, Practice & Meaning of International Trade Disputes (Session I)
J. Bolten

Syllabus
Flagging economies and flaring international trade disputes risk triggering a new era of protectionism.  This course will analyze how trade disputes between nations are resolved – or not.  Beginning with a brief overview of the international rules and structures governing trade, we will explore in detail existing dispute resolution mechanisms.  We will also examine specific disputes, such as cases involving: US cotton subsidies; Mexican trucking; Canadian funeral homes; Chinese tires; Chinese intellectual property protection; GMO’s and hormones in US food products; and Harley-Davidson.

594d: Policy Analysis: The Changing Architecture of International Financial Regulation (Session II)
J. Bolten

Syllabus
In the wake of 2008’s global financial crisis, politicians around the world have demanded robust cross-border regulation of large financial institutions.  This course will examine the origins of the current crisis and what has been, should be, and is likely to be done at the international level to minimize the risk of another crisis.  We will focus on the G8, the G20, and less-well-known but increasingly important key standard-setting bodies: the Basel Committee, the Financial Stability Board, the International Organization of Securities Commissions, and the International Accounting Standards Board.

594e: Policy Analysis: Poverty and Public Policy (Session I)
R. Casciano

Syllabus
This course examines poverty in the United States in the last half of the twentieth century. Topics include 1) how poverty is measured and problems with the official measure, 2) trends and differentials in poverty, 3) causes and consequences of poverty, including sociological, economic, and political perspectives, and 4) anti-poverty policies, including cross-national differences in welfare states. (Acceptable as a half-course towards the demography certificate).

594f: Policy Analysis: Immigration, Ethnicity & Public Policy (Session II)
A. Portes

Syllabus
This course examines recent theories and research on the process of immigrant adaptation, the uses of immigrant workers in the receiving labor markets, and the challenges faced by the second generation as it seeks to integrate successfully. We will devote primary attention to the experience of immigrants in the United States, especially in the contemporary period. European case studies and literature will be brought to bear for comparative purposes at selected points in the course. Students will be responsible for a class presentation and a term paper. The course will be based on a combination of lectures and seminar-type discussion.

594h: Policy Analysis: Primer on Psychology and Policy for MPPs Only (Session I)
D. Oppenheimer

Syllabus
This half-term course designed for MPP’s will cover basic concepts and findings from psychology and their application in policy development. Topics will include bounded rationality, group dynamics, memory, judgment and decision making biases, behavioral economics, public opinion, social determinants of behavior, attitudes, psychological assessment, and a psychological perspective on incentive structures. These topics have implications for the design of policies that affect individual citizens as well as for the functioning of organizations that determine policy.

594i: Policy Analysis: GIS for Public Policy (Session I)
W. Guthe

Syllabus
This course is designed as a practical introduction to the use of computer mapping (Geographic Information systems) for policy analysis and decision-making. Students learn MapInfo through examples of map applications. Students are expected to complete exercises and a final project applying GIS to a policy issue.

594j: Policy Analysis: Health & Nutrition in Developing Countries (Session II)
N. Cameron

Syllabus
Human growth has been described as “a mirror of society” in that the process of growth and development is exquisitely sensitive to environmental factors. The rate at which we grow and our tempo of development are directly related to the attainment of genetic potential and environmental factors that modify that potential. This course will be aimed at the non-biologist and will initially cover the biology of growth and the examination of critical periods of susceptibility to environmental insult. Other topics will include the impact of social and economic factors, the nutritional and epidemiological transition, and child growth in relation to health and disease in developing countries.

594k: Policy Analysis: The Development Challenge of HIV/AIDS (Session I)
K. Hansen

Syllabus
This seminar will review the origins of HIV, the multiple impacts of AIDS, the reasons for sustained global neglect, the foundations of effective prevention and treatment programs, and the urgent need to improve monitoring and evaluation. Special attention will be given to the role of social factors in the epidemic. Beyond AIDS itself, the course will explore broader themes of the promise and the pathologies of the policy-making process, especially related to global public goods. Course participants will examine the growing number of institutions (both traditional and new) engaged in combating HIV and consider whether the world is better positioned to avert a resurgence of this pandemic or the emergence of the next analogous threat. The seminar will require active class participation, one in-class presentation, and a paper on a topic of each student’s choosing.

594m: Policy Analysis: Military Force Planning & Decision Making (Session I)
M. Meese

Syllabus
This course introduces important issues of conventional force planning and military decision making. It includes discussion of service cultures, doctrines, capabilities, and limitations. The course broadly covers strategy, planning, readiness, force projection, employment, and logistics throughout the spectrum of conflict, including conventional war, the global war on terrorism and peacekeeping operations. Through theoretical and doctrinal readings and examination of selected case studies, the course provides background essential for those involved in the study and practice of national security decision making.

594n: Policy Analysis: Diplomacy, Development and Conflict (Session II)
R. Perito

Syllabus
The challenges confronting U.S. foreign policy are as complex as any time in history. Many of these challenges arise from countries in conflict where the U.S. faces threats from war, extremism, organized crime and poverty. The current Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) is intended to identify policy priorities for the State Department and USAID and potential organizational changes necessary to address these challenges. At the same, USIP and the U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) have produced a framework and doctrine that identify the “end states” which are required to achieve the transition to security, good governance and economic prosperity.

The course will examine the results from the QDDR as they relate to the USIP/PKSOI precepts for achieving security, rule of law, democratic governance, economic development and social well-being. It will evaluate whether the changes recommended by the QDDR are likely to provide the U.S. with the capacity to assist countries in conflict in the transition to stability and prosperity.

594p: Topics in IR: Energy, Environment & Development (Session II) 
M. V. Ramana

Syllabus
This course will offer an interdisciplinary introduction to debates about energy, environment, and development.  Some of the questions to be addressed are:  Should one posit quantitative or qualitative limits to economic growth?  What kinds of social change might be desirable or necessary to achieve a sustainable future?  What role does energy play in improving the well-being of the poor and how does one ensure that this function is "optimized"?  What are the roles for technology and consumption reduction in climate mitigation?  How can we reduce pollution, environmental degradation, and human hardship due to the use of bio-fuels in cooking?  Readings in the course will be drawn from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, and science and technology studies.   M.V. Ramana is a Visiting Research Scholar with the WWS Program on Science and Global Security and STEP.

594q: Policy Analysis: The Future of Nuclear Energy (Session I)
A. Glaser

Syllabus
Interest is growing worldwide in nuclear energy as a low-carbon energy source that could help limit climate change. But nuclear energy is not just another energy source; it can facilitate the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the national prestige that has become attached to nuclear energy programs at times trumps the economics and energy-security arguments that shape energy policy. At the same time, public opinion on nuclear energy remains highly volatile, partly due to concerns about nuclear reactor accidents and long-term radioactive waste disposal. This course will explore current debates about nuclear energy and assess the prospects of the current "nuclear renaissance." We will briefly review the basic science and technology and current uses of nuclear energy, looking in particular at its economics and arrangements to prevent its use for weapons purposes.  We also will analyze various policy proposals to facilitate the safe and rapid global expansion of nuclear energy.

594r: Policy Analysis: Management of Public Organisations (Session II)
R. Keevey

Syllabus
The purpose of this course is to help equip students with knowledge of management and leadership concepts to perform successfully and responsibly in public organizations. The course will begin with a discussion of the nature of public administration and move to some concepts on organizational theory, organizational structure, administrative reforms and decision-making mechanisms. We will also examine the people side of government organizations as well as management and leadership roles within organizations. Recent management innovations in the federal government will be discussed and considered. Case studies are examined to provide real life context for the course content. 

598: Epidemiology
A. Andermann

Syllabus
This is a required course for graduate students in the Health and Health Policy certificate program. The course covers the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology, and demonstrates how these can be applied to improve population health and reduce health inequities. Topics include: measuring the health of the population, understanding the causes of poor health, developing interventions for improving health, translating evidence into practice, and evaluating the impact of policies and programs. Key epidemiological concepts such as association, bias and confounding will be covered, as well as the main epidemiological study designs. Precepts will provide opportunities for practical application of skills in interpreting, displaying and communicating epidemiological data.  (Prereq: 507b/c or advanced statistics).  

750: Work Study: Domestic
C. Cameron

Opportunities to integrate formal education with professional practice by working for a public affairs organization. Under the supervision of an official of the organization, the student normally devotes about one day per week to a specific work assignment, assisting in the development of public policy, or in running a government agency. A study component includes 4 to 5 class meetings during the semester and preparation of a research paper under the supervision of the work-study instructor.

751: Work Study: International
A. Adsera

Opportunities to integrate formal education with professional practice by working for a public affairs organization. Under the supervision of an official of the organization, the student normally devotes about one day per week to a specific work assignment, assisting in the development of public policy, or in running a government agency. A study component includes 4 to 5 class meetings during the semester and preparation of a research paper under the supervision of the work-study instructor.