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TANA JOHNSON

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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PUBAFFR-270 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Very knowledgeable and engaging. The class was interesting and applied to real-world issues. Johnson cares about her students and wants them to do well. Participate, and you will get a good grade.
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PUBAFFR-274 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I loved this class. Prof is very intelligent and equally kind. Would 100% recommend this class and prof to anyone. There are many readings but I'd consider this fair as the class meets once a week (and they are interesting). Attend class, participate, and do the assigned readings and you will do well.
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PUBAFFR-270 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
NA dont need to review
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PUBAFFR-274 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Johnson is extremely insightful and knowledgeable about environmental public policy. Although there a lot of readings and the discussion posts can be time-consuming, I really enjoyed the class. She gives you 3 absences for a class that meets once a week. Heavy with group work and discussion. If you participate, you will get a great grade.
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Classes with TANA JOHNSON

POLISCI/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 878

Public Management

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PUBLIC MANAGEMENT examines the role of administration in American government, focusing on organizational problems, bureaucracy, and public policy outputs.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Tana JohnsonBenoy Jacob

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
PUBAFFR 270

The Private and Public Sectors in Policymaking

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Examines the interplay between public and private sectors in policymaking across various policy areas.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Tana Johnson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
PUBAFFR 274

Topics in Public Policy

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PUBAFFR 274 offers intensive study of selected topics in public policy.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Tana Johnson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026POLISCI/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 878Public Management
Spring 2026PUBAFFR 270The Private and Public Sectors in Policymaking
Spring 2026PUBAFFR 274Topics in Public Policy
Spring 2025POLISCI 400Topics in Political Science
Spring 2025POLISCI/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 878Public Management
Spring 2024POLISCI/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 878Public Management
Spring 2024PUBAFFR 850International Governance
Fall 2023PUBAFFR 799Independent Reading
Spring 2023POLISCI/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 878Public Management
Fall 2022POLISCI 400Topics in Political Science
Fall 2022PUBAFFR 270The Private and Public Sectors in Policymaking
Spring 2022POLISCI 988International Relations Colloquium
Spring 2022POLISCI/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 878Public Management
Fall 2021POLISCI 988International Relations Colloquium
Fall 2021PUBAFFR 274Topics in Public Policy
Fall 2020POLISCI 959Seminar-international Organization

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