Program Requirements

1. Introduction to Public Policy

Requirement:

• Introduction to Public Policy — PUPOL 10000
  An interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students to basic concepts in policy studies. It is taught by faculty from different disciplines. It will acquaint students with public policy as a field of study, the basic elements of the policy-making process, and a variety of approaches for applying distinct modes of analysis (eg., political, economic, demographic, statistical, qualitative, normative). In addition to a textbook and select articles that have defined the field, the course uses practical case studies devoted to a range of policy problems.

2. One Course in Political Analysis

Options include but are not limited to:

• Historical Introduction to American Government and Politics — POLSC 11000
  Historical perspective, with emphasis on the Constitution and its enduring influence, development of party systems and citizen participation and evolving role of Congress, presidency and courts
• Introduction to American Government — POLSC 11100
  President, Congress, Supreme Court, Constitution, politics, parties, pressure groups

3. One Course in Economic Analysis

Options include but are not limited to:

• Introduction to Economics — ECO 10000
  Introduction to the fundamental lessons of economics through the lens of supply and demand, emphasizing the use of data for inference in economic and policy settings.
• Principles of Economics: Microeconomics — ECO 20000
  Price theory and resource allocation; market structures; income distribution

4. One Course in Quantitative Analysis

Options include but are not limited to:

• Economic Statistics — ECO 22100
  Statistical theory applied to business and economic problems; correlation, regression, time series analysis
• Research Design in Political Science — POLSC 20600
  Public opinion surveys, content analysis, legislative roll-call analysis, census data, election returns; Introduction to statistics; Uses Social Science Data Lab
• Introduction to Research Methods — SOC 24000
  Discussion of various research techniques and strategies including the survey method, field research, experiments, and content analysis; firsthand involvement in the collection of quantitative data
• Social Statistics — SOC 24100
  Application of elementary statistical techniques; Introduction to statistical inference and sampling theory
• Introduction to Applied Statistics — STAT 21300
  Sampling, estimation, tests of hypotheses including one-and two-sample tests, two-and three-way tables for nominal and ordinal data, linear regression, analysis of variance through two-way with interaction, using appropriate statistical software.

5. One Course in Normative, Ethical, and Value Analysis

Options include but are not limited to:

• Philosophy, Politics and Society — PHILO 10600
  Introduction to social and political philosophy
• Moral Philosophy — PHILO 24400
  Study of selected problems in philosophical ethics and moral psychology
• Introduction to Ethics — PHILO 10400
  Examination of standards of right conduct and the good life through study of selected philosophical classics
• Social Inequality — SOC 21800
  Examination of social inequality in contemporary society from various empirical and theoretical perspectives focusing on class, ethnic, gender, and other determinants of stratification
• Democratic Theory — POLSC 30500
  A critical survey of different conceptions of democracy: issues include democracy as a political order, democracy and forms of life (e.g., business, family, religion), toleration, political representation, democracy and justice.
• Utopian Theory — POLSC 31100
  Political theorists often imagine ideal worlds, both to explore ideals and to criticize political realities. This course will explore utopias and dystopias as theories that explore political possibilities and challenge existing realities.

6. Capstone Seminar

Requirement:

• Public Policy Capstone Seminar — PUPOL 40000
  Roosevelt House’s Public Policy Capstone course serves as the culminating educational experience for students pursuing the 18-credit Public Policy minor and/or 27-credit certificate. During this semester-long seminar, each student develops a substantive project that integrates the practical skills and topical knowledge learned in the Public Policy Program. The Capstone presents students the opportunity to go in- depth with real-world policy questions and ideas, with the aim of discovering, developing, and refining individual policy interests and goals

7-9. Substantiative Policy Concentration for Certificate Seekers

For the Public Policy Certificate, each student will take the 6 core courses (18 credits) above as well as will be required to declare a substantive area of concentration comprised of 3 courses (9 credits) of additional course work. These courses may be any electives relevant to one’s concentration at the 300 0r 400 level.

Students pursuing the 27-credit certificate will develop their course of study in consultation with Public Policy Program staff. Schedule a meeting here to discuss your concentration and planned electives. Examples of concentrations include, but are not limited to the following:

• immigration policy
• environmental policy
• monetary policy
• economic development
• LGBT policy
• health policy
• education policy
• trade policy
• energy policy
• security studies
• women’s rights
• global development
• housing policy
• transport policy
• social welfare policy
• law and public policy

For a complete list of  Public Policy Related Courses please visit the Hunter College Catalog.