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PUBPOL 570: Foundations of Social Policy

What core skills and behaviors will equip you to thrive as a leader in disparate careers?

In this undergraduate course, students will cultivate the practical skills required to lead within various operational contexts. Managerial strategies for addressing problems in public, not-for-profit and business organizations will be examined through case studies, general readings, class exercises and presentations by practitioners. Throughout this four-credit course, students will practice the core skills required for their success as future leaders. This competitive entry course will be graded using graduate-level standards.

PUBPOL 403 Professional Leadership with any interested undergraduate students. 

Registration is by add code only, and students must complete this application (priority deadline: October 31). 

We are excited to let you know that the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has three undergraduate courses coming up in Autumn quarter: PUBPOL 201: Introduction to Public Policy and Governance, PUBPOL 355: Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Innovation, and PUBPOL 499: Decision-Making, Behavior, and Policy Design. 

These courses are open to all undergraduate students. A bit more about each:

PUBPOL 201: Introduction to Public     Policy and Governance

This introduction to the field of policy analysis, governance, and public service teaches students how to analyze and evaluate policy and actions, as well as how individuals organize for common purposes. Learn how institutional problems are solved for the betterment of society, how policies can be analyzed and measured for impact, and how public policies are designed and implemented in order to respond to complex challenges related to climate change, urban planning, social justice, city planning, and more.

Satisfies the Individuals & Society (I&S) requirement.

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:30-2:20 pm

PUBPOL 355: Nonprofits,     Philanthropy, and Social Innovation

How can nonprofits, social enterprises, and foundations most effectively produce positive social change? In this course, you will uncover the key issues facing social sector organizations and investigate the operational, managerial, and policy approaches that social sector leaders can take to advance their mission and increase their impact.

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:20 am

PUBPOL 499: Decision-Making,     Behavior, and Policy Design

In this new class, we will apply Behavioral Science research and frameworks, which lay at the intersection of economics and psychology, to public policy design. This is an emerging field that all levels of public sector organizations—from the federal level to local government and nonprofits—are exploring to design policy for how people behave. This class will bring you to the forefront of this noteworthy shift. You’ll gain a foundation in the application of microeconomic theory, social and cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, judgment and decision-making, to study public policy problems. You will learn how cognition, heuristics, biases, emotion, and social dynamics interact in decision-making, and how context and framing shape decisions and behavior. All experience levels and majors are welcome!

-WHEN: Mondays from 11:30 am-2:20 pm

We are excited to let you know that the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has two undergraduate courses coming up in Spring quarter: PUBPOL 201: Introduction to Public Policy and Governance and PUBPOL 313: Evidence-based Implementation. 

Both courses are open to all undergraduate students. A bit more about each:

PUBPOL 201—This introduction to the field of policy analysis, governance, and public service teaches students how to analyze and evaluate policy and actions, as well as how individuals organize for common purposes. Learn how institutional problems are solved for the betterment of society, how policies can be analyzed and measured for impact, and how public policies are designed and implemented in order to respond to complex challenges related to climate change, urban planning, social justice, city planning, and more.

·         WHEN: It will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:30 am.

·         WHY: Because you want to change the world!

PUBPOL 313—This new course will explore the multidimensional challenge of turning policy and program intentions into valued results on the ground. To understand why the results of government initiatives so often fall short of expectation—and what might be done to raise the likelihood of policy success—requires an understanding of how public and nonprofit organizations work in practice: through their mission, resources, collaborations, and results measurement.

·         WHEN: It will meet Tuesdays from 2:30-5:20 pm.

·         WHY: Because you want to change the world!

The Evans School is offering a new course this winter, PUBPOL 355: Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Innovation, which is open to all UW undergrads. 

Winter Quarter 2018

PUBPOL 355: Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Innovation (4 credits)

The Evans School has opened the following summer courses to juniors and seniors:

PUBPOL 583: Science, Technology, and Public Policy (4 credits) Instructor: Howard McCurdy Meets: each Wednesday for the full summer term, 5:50-8:30 pm (June 21-August 16) Description: From the spaceship to the computer chip, public officials work hard to promote innovation through science and technology. In turn, advances in science and technology invite governmental response. This course examines important public policy issues associated with science and technology, including the debate over how much government support is necessary to spur research and innovation, the role of government as a regulator of technology, the manner in which technology alters the way in which scientific initiatives are organized, the clash between scientific findings and political ideology, and the governance challenges arising from 21stcentury technologies. Students also examine impending technologies, the relationship between culture and technology, and specific policy issues of interest to students in the class. The instructor is a graduate of the University of Washington and Cornell University, a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C., and a frequent visitor to the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. He has authored seven books on the U.S. space program.

PUBPOL 598 A: Leading Change from the Inside Out (1 credit) Instructors: Michelle Gislason and Jennifer Martin Meets: Friday, July 14, 9:10-4:00 pm, and Saturday, July 15, 9:10-3:20 pm only Description: We live in a rapidly changing and uncertain world where our organizations and communities must constantly shift and evolve. As a result, leaders today must not only be effective in helping others navigate change but also be able to adapt personally. Many times leaders get stuck in thinking only about the technical and strategy changes and overlook the people side of change and transitions. This one-credit, two-day course will start from the “inside out,” exploring not only our own responses to change, but also the relationship building, shared vision, and systemic approach required to be a successful change leader.

PUBPOL 598 B: The Role of the Military in International Development and Humanitarian Crisis Response (1 credit) Instructor: Jason Smith Meets: each Wednesday in B-Term, 5:20-8:00 pm (July 26-August 16) Description: This course is intended to help students understand the capabilities that the United States military can bring to the world of international development and humanitarian crisis response. Development work in today’s world is very complex. Whether you work for an NGO, IGO, OGO, or a private company, you could potentially be in a situation where you could require military support or benefit from the resources the military can offer. With the U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with other conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, the United States military has found itself more involved in work outside its primary mission. Good or bad, this has become reality. This course will focus on the following topics: U.S. military doctrine and ability to task organize for specific missions; Specialized units and logistics capability; Permissive versus non-permissive environments; and, Military limitations and challenges. In addition to these topics, this workshop will look at the different Combatant Commands (COCOMS) and explore some of the unique challenges and possible opportunities that exist.

The Evans School has several Spring Quarter courses with space available, including:

Undergraduate (open to all UW undergraduates)