PUBPOL 5383

Translational Research for Executives

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of the challenges and benefits of bridging research, practice, and policy. More specifically, the course focuses on the process of expanding, strengthening, and speeding the connections between cutting-edge research and the design, evaluation, and implementation of policies and practices that enhance human development, health, and well-being.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Distribution Requirements (KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the many dimensions of the study of bridging research, practice, and policy.
• Students will be able to describe research considerations and methods used when developing research partnerships.
• Students will be able to effectively communicate and present research findings to a variety of audiences.

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