A general primer on large-scale US federal and state policies, explaining the policy process and analyzing how funding is spent and its associated policy outcomes in contemporary areas.
Denia Garcia taught an engaging course where lecture attendance was optional, slides were posted, and discussion section attendance was required. Assessments included weekly quizzes, a blind-graded midterm, and a final testimony; students described the quizzes as easy if prepared, while noting the midterm grading was sometimes perceived as tough or unclear.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.55 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).