A. Definition:
The student understands the formal and actual processes of democratic policy making and the changing institutional context influenced by culture and events over time.

B. Competencies:
Knowledge: The student explains the structure, role and organizing principles of governance at local, state and national levels.

Abilities: The student is able to show how, in practice, how policy issues move across government bodies, appointed and elected boards, and community advocate groups.

Abilities: The student is able to, integrate theory and practice, measure the influence of institutional actors, and problem-solve barriers to constituent needs.

C. Prerequisite:
Courses in government and political institutions.

Core Course (required):
MPP 520 Presidential & Congressional Policymaking

Concentration Courses:
GPP 650 Money, Media & Policymaking, GPP 651 Budget Policy