7 courses with the subject PPD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PPD 710Quantitative Policy Analysis I: Foundations of Data Analytics
for Public Policy. (3 h) This course will introduce you to key elements of data analytics, including data preparation, analysis, visualization, and presentation. This course will also provide basic knowledge of public policy. Students will identify where data and analytics can be used to help create informative and compelling analyses that provide valuable evidence in public policy debates.
This course will teach the core principles of policy-making, emphasizing evidence-based strategies informed by robust data analytics and grounded in public law. Students will discuss ethics in the public sector, focusing on legal frameworks and ethical considerations that guide decision-making processes.
PPD 722Public Policy Implementation and Management3
This course examines the practical challenges and opportunities involved in implementing and managing public policies. Students will learn how to translate policy goals into effective programs, analyze implementation processes, evaluate program performance, and adapt policies based on data-driven insights. The course emphasizes the use of data analytics to inform decision-making throughout the policy lifecycle, from design and implementation to evaluation and revision. Ethical considerations, data privacy, and community engagement are integral components of the course.
This course will help students understand how data can be used to shed light on various policy issues. Students will examine ethical and legal considerations in data usage, privacy, and governance.
Integrating and applying what is learned across a set of courses and experiences leads to deeper understanding and habits of practice that inform a career. The capstone project applies the data science and public policy knowledge and skills gained through the program to a real-world challenge. The specific project will vary depending on student interest and goals. Students will work with practicing professionals or industry partners in a relevant field to define and develop their capstone project. Students must complete all core courses prior to the capstone project. )
