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PUBPOL 529

PUBPOL 529: Statistics

This course covers descriptive statistics, probability theory, probability distributions (normal, binomial, Poisson, exponential), sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis...
PUBPOL 580.001

PUBPOL 580.001: Values, Ethics, and Public Policy

Joy Rohde
This course seeks to make students sensitive to and articulate about the ways in which moral and political values come into play in the American policy process, particularly as they affect non-elected public officials who work in a world shaped...
PubPol 716.001

PubPol 716.001: Introduction to Chinese Policy

Ann Chih Lin
This first portion of the course, held in Ann Arbor, will introduce students to China and its policy and economic environments. Drawing on the expertise of Ford School faculty and outside guests, each class will focus on a different policy...
PUBPOL 687

PUBPOL 687: Negotiations

This course examines negotiation and social influence strategies for policy makers in the public, non-profit, and for-profit...
PubPol 716.001

PubPol 716.001: Introduction to Chinese Policy

Ann Chih Lin
This first portion of the course, held in Ann Arbor, will introduce students to China and its policy and economic environments. Drawing on the expertise of Ford School faculty and outside guests, each class will focus on a different policy...
PubPol 778

PubPol 778: Project Skills Workshop

This is a professional skills workshop that will be required for students enrolled in the Applied Policy Seminar (APS, PP578) and open to other MPP/ Master’s student. To be offered each semester, concurrent with the...
PubPol 779

PubPol 779: Presentation Skills

An interactive class where students will learn how to develop a communication strategy, construct a clear presentation using data and visuals and make use of best practices for public...
PubPol 778

PubPol 778: Project Skills Workshop

Elisabeth Gerber
This is a professional skills workshop that is required for students enrolled in the Applied Policy Seminar (APS, PP578) and open to other MPP/ Master’s students. The workshop will be offered each semester, concurrent with the...
PUBPOL 475.002

PUBPOL 475.002: Topics: The Politics of Identity

Mara Ostfeld
Race, gender, religion, sexuality and other social identities permeate the development and administration of American public policy. These identities are just as powerful of a tool in efforts to reduce social and economic disparities...
PubPol 496

PubPol 496: Senior Colloquium

Kathryn Dominguez
This course provides an opportunity for seniors in the Ford School to hear faculty talk about important policy issues, to give presentations to their peers, and to receive feedback on their...