Writing and Rhetoric for Policy Audiences. It does so from looking at the intersection of climate laws, land use changes, the need for housing, travel patterns and the availability of high quality jobs and employment. This recognizes that there is a subject matter overlap between the fields comprising the joint degree. degree program in Axess. Why is contemporary American politics so sharply divided along racial and party lines? The theme for this year's class is on accountability of non-profit organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, The International Rescue Committee and The Red Cross. *Public Policy majors taking the course to complete the core requirements and students taking the course for Ways credit must obtain a letter grade. PUBLPOL302B.
), Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science & Engineering and Master of Public Policy (Ph.D./M.P.P. 1 Unit. We value diversity because we believe that interaction with people with unique backgrounds and life experiences allows us to reach a greater level of innovation in education, research and clinical care. Prerequisites: ECON50 and MATH51 or equiv. The program supports the University's decision to allow students to choose CR/NC or a letter grade for their courses. Officials from various Bay Area organizations contribute to aspects of the course; and students will present final papers to local government offcials. Themes vary each quarter. program, using the Graduate Program Authorization Petition. The director, student services staff, and peer advisers can assist by suggesting suitable faculty advisers. Prominent guest speakers will attend certain sessions interactively. What makes a political ad "racist?" The major actors, institutions, processes, and policies of sub-state government in the U.S., emphasizing city general-purpose governments through a comparative examination of historical and contemporary politics. Juris Doctor and Master of Public Policy (J.D./M.P.P. Public Policy students are never required to repeat a course which duplicates material they have already mastered. Economic rationales for policy interventions, methods of policy evaluation and the role of benefit-cost analysis, economic models of politics and their application to policy making, and the relationship of income distribution to policy choice. Students who are not pursuing a major in Public Policy or Economics follow Track C, which consists of at least 45 units of course work in the analysis of public policy. PUBLPOL200C. This flexibility does not reduce the unit requirements for any degree. A $125 fee is charged when adding the M.A. Political science offers insights into the decision-making process and information needs of a democracy. Open only to Public Policy graduate students; permission number required to enroll. Students who are non-citizens or non-permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for such funding. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Evaluation, PUBLPOL 302A. PUBLPOL100. Part III also includes an introduction to how the public and officials have viewed climate change over time, and it explores factors that make widespread formal agreement difficult. The program offers two master's programs in Public Policy. ), Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology and Master of Public Policy (Ph.D./M.P.P. Six themes will organize our exploration of more specific topics: science and subjectivity; identity; memory; authenticity; religious truth; and truth and the law. 1-5 Unit. The course will incorporate other timely and salient policy issues as they arise during the course of the campaign. Students will contribute to faculty field research on the consequences of these policies for economic, social, and political outcomes. 4 Units. and M.A. ), Coterminal Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, Courses Taken on Satisfactory/No Credit or Credit/No Credit Basis, Special Registration Statuses (Undergraduate), University Minimum Residency Requirements for Graduate Degrees, Coterminal Programs Residency Requirement, Minimum Progress Requirements for Graduate Students, Guidelines for Dismissal of Graduate Students for Academic Reasons, Time Limit for Completion of the Masters Degree, Time Limit for Completion of a Degree with Candidacy, Leaves of Absence and Reinstatement (Undergraduate), Definition and Explanation of Grading Systems, Scholarships and Fellowships, and Post-Baccalaureate Studies, Departmental and Faculty Sponsored Research Opportunities, CTL Services to Undergraduates and Graduate Students, CTL Services to Faculty, Lecturers, and Teaching Assistants, Stanford Graduate Fellowships Program in Science and Engineering (SGF), Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowships (SIGF), Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (SGSI), Coterminal Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Earth Sciences, Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences Graduate Program (EEES), Master of Science in Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences, Coterminal B.S. The Public Policy undergraduate major develops the skills necessary for understanding the political constraints faced by policy makers, assessing the performance of alternative approaches to policy implementation, evaluating the effectiveness of policies, and appreciating the sharp conflicts in fundamental human values that often animate the policy debate. Emphasis on causal inference and program evaluation. Ethics on the Edge Public Policy Core Seminar. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Everyone will be challenged. For information about theKnight-Hennessy Program, please see:https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/(please note the Knight-Hennessy Program has earlier deadlines than the PhD program). Introduction to American Politics and Policy: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Same as: ECON141. and coterminal M.A. Stanford, In this course we will discuss the rationale for different public policies and how they affect personal financial situations. Formal and informal institutions shaping outcomes in the region. Organizing themes include, among others: ethics of leadership; ethics of persuasion and compromise; influence of bias in organizational and policy ethics; ethics of social movements; discrepancies between discourse and action; emotion and ethics; and interpreting and explaining ethics. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students. PUBLPOL268. The adviser need not be affiliated with the Public Policy program, but does need to be a member of Stanford's Academic Council. degree, and a one-year non-professional Master of Arts in Public Policy (M.A.). What is the connection between service work and justice? About twelve to fifteen students, chosen from a large pool of applicants, enter the program each year. Thinking About War. Phone: units to the M.P.P. Same as: URBANST136. ), Dual Bachelor's Degrees (Concurrent B.A. The U.S. population will be majority-minority by 2050; what does this mean for future electoral outcomes? Ending Poverty with Technology: A Practicum.. 5 Units. PUBLPOL156. education, health care, etc.) All students pursuing honors are required to take PUBLPOL200H Senior Honors Seminar during Autumn Quarter of their senior year. For undergraduates. Classic and contemporary psychological interventions; the role of psychological factors in social reforms for social problems involving healthcare, the workplace, education, intergroup, relations, and the law. This class is designed for any student who has dreamed of running for office: be it locally or becoming President. Very short papers and teamwork along the way in lieu of final paper or exam. Because this course is taught jointly with Law 7502 in the Law School, it will not be mathematically oriented; there are no prerequisites to take the course. A $125 fee is charged when adding the M.A. X is composed of four modules: (A) participation in two weekly classes which prominently feature experts in research and practice related to urban systems; (B) reading and writing assignments designed to deepen thinking on class topics; (C) fundamental data analysis skills, particularly focused on Excel and ArcGIS, taught in lab sessions through basic exercises; (D) advanced data analysis skills, particularly focused on geocomputation in R, taught through longer and more intensive assignments. Same as: PUBLPOL232. Urban Policy Research Lab. The objective is to engage actively and improve skills in a supportive environment. This two-quarter class is dedicated to exploring new theories about poverty while at the same time incubating applied technology solutions. Restricted to students writing a master's thesis in Public Policy. Freshman and sophomore years are generally devoted to completing preparatory courses offered in economics, math, and psychology. Students often begin their publishing careers before completing their degrees. We will discuss current events and policy debates regularly throughout the course. Prerequisites: core courses in Public Policy or consent of instructor. is also a gateway to the M.P.P. Students wishing to concentrate in another field should apply for a dual, rather than a joint, M.P.P. We learn how to apply analytical tools from the social sciences to organizations, and study how to design effective organizations and projects within and across institutional settings. This course is about the distribution of power in contemporary democratic societies, and especially in the US: who governs? The syllabus for this course can be found at https://syllabus.stanford.edu. ), Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) Each student works on their own project, with frequent writing submissions and oral presentations, receiving and providing timely feedback. We will unravel the factors contributing to the seemingly pervasive failure of ethics today among organizations and leaders across all sectors: business, government, non-profit, and academia. program once they complete one quarter of coterminal study, using the Graduate Program Authorization Petition for this purpose. This debate is rarely grounded in a common set of facts. How can we address racial injustice? Part IV looks forward to climate advocacy and what to expect from future of climate negotiations. Navigating Financial Crises: From Emerging Markets to COVID-19. Students will be responsible for timely peer review and short presentations on course materials. It will help students think about their personal narrative, how to present themselves to the electorate, and the issues and messages that should underpin their future campaign. Attendance is strongly encouraged by all incoming students. What are the political consequences of increasing income inequality? Economic, Legal, and Political Analysis of Climate-Change Policy. will inform discussion. Upon completion of the program, a certificate is provided. PUBLPOL265F. The Senate decided that all undergraduate and graduate courses offered for a letter grade must also offer students the option of taking the course for a credit or no credit grade and recommended that deans, departments, and programs consider adopting local policies to count courses taken for a credit or satisfactory grade toward the fulfillment of degree-program requirements and/or alter program requirements as appropriate. This post-core course work must be approved by the student's faculty adviser and the program director no later than the end of Spring Quarter of the junior year. 2 Units. Students are placed in small interdisciplinary teams (engineers and non-engineers, undergraduate and graduate level) to work on complex design, engineering, and policy problems presented by external partners in a real urban setting. Up to a maximum of 45 units, or one year, of the University residency requirement can be credited toward both graduate degree programs (i.e., the joint degree requirements may contain up to 45 units less than the sum of each program separately). What happens when new technology is developed so quickly that society isnt sure if it poses an opportunity or a danger? PUBLPOL113. PUBLPOL234. Same as: INTLPOL204A, PUBLPOL301A. Same as: SOC157. or the M.P.P. Subplans are printed on transcripts and diplomas. And what, if anything, should be done about it?. Wise Interventions. There will be weekly readings and several short policy-related writing assignments. All applicants should have completed, or currently be enrolled in, the required preparatory course work prior to applying. Same as: INTLPOL204B. Applications for graduate study in Public Policy are accepted only from students currently enrolled in any Stanford graduate degree program or from external applicants seeking a joint degree. and B.S. 3 Units. students): Completion of the practicum course, Master's Thesis (non-coterminal M.A. 3 Units. About UsAreas of ResearchLocationContactMake a Gift, Graduate ProgramUndergraduate ProgramCourses, FacultyEmeritiOther InstructorsGraduateStudentsStaff, Encina Hall West Shaping the Future of the Bay Area. Extensive attention will be given to the economics of litigation, and to how private incentives to bring lawsuits differs from the social value of litigation. Appreciate the complexity of large organizations as it relates to the implementation of public programs. Political Analysis for Public Policymakers. Staff, executive committee members, lecturers, and affiliated faculty in Public Policy are available to provide assistance in selecting a thesis topic and adviser. Students taking the course on Wednesdays only should register for 2 units. All graduate students must submit a signed faculty adviser form by the end of their first quarter. 2 Units. 1 Unit. degree. Microeconomics for Policy. Are undocumented immigrants really more likely to commit crimes than U.S. citizens? Specifically, how the United States' concept of property has evolved and thus the management or caretaking of these lands has also changed. If you aspire to be a leader in your field, we invite you to apply. In addition, it considers how climate change and development of forested exurban areas (among other factors) have influenced the size and severity of wildfires. Everyone will be challenged. Students will draft, revise, and submit writing for policy audiences in the compilation of a final portfolio. PUBLPOL218Y. A broad range of international topics might include: designer genetics; civilian space travel (Elon Musk's Mars plans); social media (e.g. The M.P.P. 5 Units. All 45 units must be taken in upper division (100-level) courses and at least 25 of those units must be taken at the graduate level (200-level and above). Prior to enrolling students must get internship approved by the Public Policy Program. The course also examines the obstacles communities face in selecting and implementing adaptation measures (e.g., resource constraints, incentives to develop in forested areas, inadequate policy enforcement, and weak inter-agency coordination). Students should consult their department or program's student services office for applicability of Overseas Studies courses to a major or minor program. Students enrolled in or applying to certain degree programs in the Schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, and Law are eligible to apply for Public Policy joint degrees. We will focus on the identification of causal effects and the various econometric techniques available to learn about causality. Since the Golden State has an ambitious environmental preservation plan, there will be a lot of content. When we debate those policies, we typically appeal to values like justice, fairness, equality, freedom, privacy, and safety. Public Policy Colloquium. PUBLPOL63Q. PUBLPOL127. PUBLPOL247. While this is primarily a methodology module, most examples and applications will be drawn from the area of public policy. The principal goal of the Stanford Ph.D. program in political science is the training of scholars. has a four-year residency requirement, one year less than the sum of the requirements for the separate degrees. Open to undergraduate and graduate students in any major. Public Policy students must take the course for a letter grade. Please note that this course will require one make-up evening session on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in April in lieu of the final class session the first week of June, so the course ends before Memorial Day. Both the adviser and the advisee are expected to maintain professionalism and integrity. PUBLPOL101. Please email the Public Policy Program at annas7@stanford.edu to obtain a permission number. and M.A. There are two coterminal degree application deadlines for the 2020-21 academic year: November 12, 2020 and January 28, 2021.
Instructor and program consent required prior to enrollment. Junior Honors Seminar. Theories, insights, and concerns of social psychology relevant to how people perceive issues, events, and each other, and links between beliefs and individual and collective behavior will be discussed with reference to a range of public policy issues including education, public health, income and wealth inequalities, policing and climate change, Specific topics include: situationist and subjectivist traditions of applied and theoretical social psychology; social comparison, dissonance, and attribution theories; stereotyping and stereotype threat, and sources of intergroup conflict and misunderstanding; challenges to universality assumptions regarding human motivation, emotion, and perception of self and others; also the general problem of producing individual and collective changes in norms and behavior. University requirements for the master's degree are described in the "Graduate Degrees" section of this Bulletin. students who are admitted to the M.P.P. PUBLPOL116. This course will advance students understanding of economic, legal, and political approaches to avoiding or managing the problem of global climate change. The class is interactive, using hypotheticals for discussion and analysis. Same as: PUBLPOL168, SOC168, SOC268. or M.S. Recommended: ECON 1A or 1B. must transfer all applicable M.A. However, Public Policy students are never required to take a course which duplicates material they have already mastered. With guidance from the instructor and client organization, each team researches a real-world problem and devises implementable policy recommendations to help address it. We will utilize intersectional frameworks to consider the histories, politics, and broader context of current epidemiological data and larger questions about doctor bias, the gender gap in pain, and cultural fears related to illness and the body. Students also interact with potential advisors, and outline a program of study for their senior year. *Students taking the course for Ways credit and Public Policy majors taking the course to complete the core requirements must obtain a letter grade. PUBLPOL148. Senior Honors Seminar. Highly interactive course. Shaping the Future of the Bay Area. Finally, we will spend that last few weeks of the course learning about environmental justice, and specifically, how climate change impacts Indigenous communities in California and how the state is mitigating the impact. 3 Units. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab (SE Lab) - Human & Planetary Health. The program director and staff are available to make advisor recommendations. If accepted, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 in the course requirements for a B.A.H. Policy, Politics and the 2020 Elections: What 2020 Means for Future Campaigns and Elections. Big-Data Initiative in Intl. An analytically rigorous short final paper in lieu of exam. Public Policy student services staff can verify scheduling of courses. Students are trained in immersive interviewing by completing actual interviews, coding and analyzing their field notes, and then writing reports describing what's happening across the country. 2-3 Units. ), Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and Master of Public Policy (Ph.D./M.P.P. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of public policy analytical tools. The Autumn (X) course is specifically focused on concepts and skills, and completion is a prerequisite for participation in the Winter (Y) and/or Spring (Z) practicum quarters, which engage teams in real-world projects with Bay Area local governments or community groups. Economic Policy Analysis. If a student wishes to count a class he or she is currently enrolled in, petitions must be submitted, at the latest, by Friday of the first week of classes. Undergraduate Public Policy students may take PUBLPOL51 as a substitute for the ECON51 major requirement. Innovations in Microcredit and Development Finance. Students will gain exposure to the theory and literature behind policy formulation, and engage in debates over historical and contemporary efforts at reform.
The KHS application deadline is October 12, 2022. These learning outcomes are used in evaluating students and the program. Each week, a guest speaker will introduce students to his or her organization and role, describe some of the key intellectual issues and current policy challenges, discuss career paths and skills crucial for the job, and help students reflect on possible connections between this work and their studies at Stanford. Possible projects suggested by partner organizations will be presented at an information session in early March. The complex urban problems affecting quality of life in the Bay Area, from housing affordability and transportation congestion to economic vitality and social justice, are already perceived by many to be intractable, and will likely be exacerbated by climate change and other emerging environmental and technological forces. The last decade has seen dramatic developments and a rekindling of interest in space efforts. The class will be highly interactive giving each student the chance to hone their candidacy, and there will be opportunities to work on debate skills, speech giving, and media performance. A joint degree is regarded by the University as distinct from either of its component degrees, and requirements for the joint degree generally differ from the sum of the requirements for the individual degrees. American Political Institutions in Uncertain Times. Introduction to American Law. 4 Units. Democratizing Ethics with Discrimination, Inequality, Injustice and Technology in Mind. 
