Course · POL 330

Fundamentals of Public Policy

A political science course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall

Course Description

This course studies the principles, processes, and practice of public policy-making. It utilizes case studies and current events to illustrate theories of public policy development and implementation in the national bureaucracy, the presidency, in Congress, and at the state and local level.

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Fall Traditional.

James Lockett

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Gentala

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Peter

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of fundamentals of public policy as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview takes political and civic life seriously as the arena where convictions meet practice. This course engages its material with that seriousness in view.

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