Topics in Public Affairs

Covers current issues in the formulation, implementation, and analysis of public policy.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 No instructors listed

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.61 GPA, 82.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.89 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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PUBAFFR 974

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SEM 001Classroom Instruction17 / 180

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.61 GPA, 82.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.89 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Public policy formulation, implementation, and analysis
  • Current public policy issues

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PUBAFFR 974 · Fall 2026

Topics in Public Affairs

Recorded 2026-09-07
PUBAFFR 974 · Fall 2026

Politics of State Policy Iss

Recorded 2026-09-07
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