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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT
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PUBPOL 1112
Course Description
This is a course designed specifically for Brooks School undergraduates interested in exploring the range of careers that a Public Policy or Health Care Policy degree can provide. Careers may include business, ... view course details
PUBPOL 2000
Course Description
Topics include theory of demand and consumer behavior including classical and indifference curve analyses; theories of production and cost; models for the following markets-competitive, monopoly, monopolistic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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PUBPOL 2030
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Population and Public Policy exposes students to the logic and skills of demographic research and policy analysis. The course emphasizes the nature, collection, and interpretation of demographic data, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: SOC 2030
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Reyes, A
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Reyes, A
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Reyes, A
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Reyes, A
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PUBPOL 2050
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This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to global health and policy, emphasizing health equity, community perspectives, and advocacy. Students will explore the complex interplay of theoretical, ... view course details
PUBPOL 2060
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Urgent global challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and immigration cannot be solved by single nations alone. Global problems require global solutions. This course helps students answer the following ... view course details
PUBPOL 2072
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This course will show how "big data" can be used to understand and address some of the most important social and economic problems of our time. The course will give students an introduction to frontier ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 2500, PUBPOL 5072
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 2100
Course Description
The course introduces students to standard methods of describing and analyzing data, probability theory, statistical inference, and ordinary least squares. Students will learn to describe data with summary ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: undergraduate students who are not majoring in Public Policy or Health Care Policy. Students in those majors should register for PUBPOL 2101 instead.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Pitsuwan, F
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PUBPOL 2155
Course Description
This course is designed for students interested in learning the foundations of data management and programming in R. The goal is to teach students how to obtain and curate real world data, determine its ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5155
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 2208
Course Description
This course surveys research on inequalities in education, income, wealth, prestige, occupation, political power, and health in the U.S. and other rich countries. How much inequality exists and why is ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2208, SOC 2208
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Maralani, V
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PUBPOL 2210
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to social science research on poverty in the United States and public policies designed to reduce material hardship and economic insecurity. We will investigate different ... view course details
PUBPOL 2301
Course Description
The pressing issues of our time-from climate change to national security, from immigration to policing, from global economic development to domestic voting rights-are deeply intertwined with public policy ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Avery, R
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Avery, R
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Avery, R
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PUBPOL 2320
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This course explores trends in democracy around the world as both a product of public policy (which policies support and bolster democratic transitions and endurance), and as a factor that shapes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 2323
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Friesen, P
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Friesen, P
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Friesen, P
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PUBPOL 2370
Course Description
Public policy is a fundamental mechanism for addressing the most vexing and important social problems of our time. Racial inequality and structural racism are chief among such problems. Policy is thus ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2365, SOC 2370
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sykes, B
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- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sykes, B
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- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sykes, B
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- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sykes, B
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PUBPOL 2700
Course Description
How can your Cornell education help you lead a life of purpose and impact while on campus and in your future career? How can we engage with complex social, political, and scientific challenges, and contribute ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: HE 2700
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- Jan 25 - Feb 28, 2027
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Barry, C
Dunifon, R
Grabiner Keinan, A
Nishii, L
Riedl, R
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- Feb 20, 2027
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Barry, C
Dunifon, R
Grabiner Keinan, A
Nishii, L
Riedl, R
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Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Full attendance is required on February 20-21, 2027 to take this course. Drop deadline: February 12, 2027. If you drop after this date, a “W” will be posted on your transcript. Contact pathways@cornell.edu with questions.
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- Feb 20, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Focus Area: Business. Visit bit.ly/pubpol2700 for more information.
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- S
- Feb 20, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Focus Area: Health. Visit bit.ly/pubpol2700 for more information.
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- S
- Feb 20, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
Instructors
Grabiner Keinan, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Focus Area: Law. Visit bit.ly/pubpol2700 for more information.
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- S
- Feb 20, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
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Grabiner Keinan, A
- Su
- Feb 21, 2027
Instructors
Grabiner Keinan, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Focus Area: Technology. Visit bit.ly/pubpol2700 for more information.
PUBPOL 2857
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the evolving architecture, processes, and outcomes in global governance. It examines the ways in which global governance does (or does not) work in practice as well ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 2857
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 2880
Course Description
How can we practice critical dialogue to analyze and address complex policy issues? Increasing polarization in our political climate has underscored the importance of dialogue across differences in political ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5881
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 3011
Course Description
This undergraduate-level course is designed for students interested in learning about policies that shape and govern how we produce, distribute, and consume food, and how those activities shape ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5011
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3055
Course Description
Behind every legislative action and administrative decision is a community of stakeholders who utilize communications strategies and tactics to influence public agendas and policy outcomes. This course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 3060
Course Description
This course will explore the history, research, and present-day usage of political messaging to achieve public policy aims - from elections to legislative battles in Congress. We'll break down how political ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- F
- Jan 29, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
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- Jan 30, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
- S
- Jan 30, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
- F
- Feb 26, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
- S
- Feb 27, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
- S
- Feb 27, 2027
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Israel, S
- F
- Mar 19, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
- S
- Mar 20, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
- S
- Mar 20, 2027
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Israel, S
- F
- Apr 23, 2027
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Israel, S
- S
- Apr 24, 2027
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Israel, S
- S
- Apr 24, 2027
Instructors
Israel, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PUBPOL 3100
Course Description
Introduces basic econometric principles and the use of statistical procedures in empirical studies of economic models. Discusses assumptions, properties, and problems encountered in the use of multiple ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Jan 25 - Apr 4, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
- MW
- Apr 5 - Apr 18, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
- MW
- Apr 19 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Enrollment limited to: Brooks School undergraduate students.
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Alan, S
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PUBPOL 3120
Course Description
This course introduces students to the principles of sociological research methods. We will first discuss the research process itself, then focus on issues such as the relationship between theory and empirical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SOC 3030
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 3130
Course Description
Standard economic theory assumes that individuals are rational decision-makers; however, that is often not the case in the real world. Behavioral economics uses findings from psychology to determine ways ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3670, PUBPOL 5130
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3220
Course Description
Who gets to define crime and deviance, and what are the consequences of those definitions? This question guides our semester together. In this course, we will examine crime and deviance as social phenomena ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SOC 3220
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 3230
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to important theories, concepts, and empirical findings in the study of aging and policy, giving them a deeper understanding of the issues people encounter ... view course details
PUBPOL 3231
Course Description
This course examines global education policy, emphasizing how principles such as equity, inclusion, language rights, and quality are interpreted and implemented in diverse contexts. Through comparative ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5230
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3270
Course Description
In this course, we will examine one of the most important documents in American history - our Constitution. Course topics will include the historical background of the document from the Magna Carta to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3271, GOVT 3271, GOVT 6271, PUBPOL 5270
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 3290
Course Description
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring societal, business, financial, technological, ethical, and policy implications of technology-related crimes. We examine crimes against individuals, ... view course details
PUBPOL 3320
Course Description
Mental illnesses are common in the United States. More than 1 in 5 adults (greater than 50 million people) live with a mental health illness and 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) will have experienced a seriously ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5320
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 3340
Course Description
Uses economic analysis to study the interaction of the market, the corporation, and the law and how these interactions affect the well-being of shareholders and consumers. Examines the costs and benefits ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5334
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 3350
Course Description
Health is shaped not only by medical care, individual behavior, and social conditions, but also by political decisions about who is recognized, whose voices are heard, and which health conditions are deemed ... view course details
PUBPOL 3390
Course Description
PUBPOL 3390 surveys how economists study racial inequality in the United States. We will explore questions such as: Why do minority workers earn less than their white counterparts? What explains the differences ... view course details
PUBPOL 3401
Course Description
This course critically examines consumer protections in markets for consumer payments, credit, savings, and insurance. With attention to the characteristics of both supply and demand in these markets, ... view course details
Seven Week - Second. Combined with: PUBPOL 5401
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 3480
Course Description
This course connects Cornell and USFQ students to study Sustainability Education Policy in the U.S. and Ecuador. Focusing on UN SDG 4, the course includes collaborative research, international exchange, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one practicum. Combined with: LATA 3481, PUBPOL 5480
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Ficarra, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
See https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-spring-break-program-ecuador-sustainability-education-policy to apply.
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- Mar 27 - Apr 3, 2027
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Ficarra, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught in Quito, Ecuador, with departure from Ithaca on March 27, 2027, and return on April 3, 2027.
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PUBPOL 3515
Course Description
America has fought two wars in the 21st century, in Iraq and Afghanistan. They were the longest wars in American history and ended badly, amid much ambivalence about the defense policies that created them. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3571, HIST 3571, PUBPOL 5515
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3520
Course Description
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) brings both great promise and daunting challenges for the future of humanity. This course examines the impacts of AI from an economist's perspective. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5525
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 3550
Course Description
The economics of education is about understanding how and why people make decisions to invest in education, the effect of education on long-term social and economic outcomes, the behavior of those institutions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3760, ILRLE 3550
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3580
Course Description
Two United States’ worth of people across the world live in extreme poverty, defined as less than $2.15 per day (adjusted for purchasing power to the United States in 2017). Cross-country income differences ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3560, PUBPOL 5581
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3583
Course Description
Why do some countries offer universal health care coverage, free higher education, or personal financial security, while others do not? What explains the alternative national approaches to similar global ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 3583
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Perera, I
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Staff
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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PUBPOL 3612
Course Description
Federal governing systems cannot be understood without examining the differing and often overlapping structures at subnational levels. In this course, students will gain familiarity with these systems ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5612
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3725
Course Description
As data science technology takes an ever-increasing role in our lives, it seems that progress frequently outpaces ethical considerations and regulation. The news is awash with stories of tech companies’ ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5725
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 3730
Course Description
This course focuses on environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and others as a foundation for US environmental ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5730
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 3760
Course Description
This course introduces students to the latest empirical research on the applications of novel, large-scale, and unstructured data in political science and public policy. Themes include causality ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 3761, GOVT 6761, PUBPOL 5761
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 3810
Course Description
In this course we will explore the origins and consequences of mass incarceration- extraordinarily high incarceration rates within particular demographic groups above and beyond historical levels in the ... view course details
PUBPOL 4000
Course Description
For study that predominantly involves library research and independent reading. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Sections available for all Brooks School professors, students must complete a Special Studies form, https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/brooks-special-studies-pubpol-4000-4010-4020, to enroll. Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
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PUBPOL 4010
Course Description
For study that predominantly involves data collection and analysis. view course details
Project Session Full.
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0.5-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Sections available for all Brooks School professors, students must complete a Special Studies form, https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/brooks-special-studies-pubpol-4000-4010-4020, to enroll. Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
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PUBPOL 4020
Course Description
For study that involves both responsible participation in a community setting and reflection on that experience through discussion, reading, and writing. Academic credit is awarded for this integration ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Sections available for all Brooks School professors, students must complete a Special Studies form, https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/brooks-special-studies-pubpol-4000-4010-4020, to enroll. Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
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PUBPOL 4030
Course Description
For study that includes assisting faculty with instruction. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Sections available for all Brooks School professors, students must complete a teaching apprenticeship form, https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/brooks-teaching-apprenticeships-pubpol-4030, to enroll. Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 4060
Course Description
The core course at Cornell in Washington is an engaged learning class that focuses on understanding and analyzing the professional experience of being in DC. Its primary purpose is to give students a chance ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 4998, GOVT 6998, NS 4998, PUBPOL 5060
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Feb 4, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Feb 18, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Mar 4, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Mar 25, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Apr 15, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Apr 29, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Cornell in Washington, Brooks DC Connect program students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 4160
Course Description
This course explores poverty and inequality in American society through the lens of ethnographic and other field-based research. We will read classic and contemporary texts which have shaped our understanding ... view course details
PUBPOL 4210
Course Description
Machine intelligence is rapidly improving. Recent surveys of top AI experts suggest there is around a 10% chance that by 2027 machines will be smarter than humans in nearly all tasks, and about a 50% chance ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: INFO 4210, PUBPOL 5211
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 4232
Course Description
Many Cornell students are eager to both learn about and practice democracy. Political uncertainty at both the national and international levels is driving interest in these topics and how to think and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Friesen, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 4961
Course Description
As a continuation of our work in PUBPOL 4960/PUBPOL 5960, we will learn how to design and advocate for specific state-level public policies by practicing these skills with community partners and stakeholders ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5961
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 4970
Course Description
This course is part of the Brooks School Capital Semester Program. During this program, students live and work in Albany as legislative aides to a New York State Senator or Assembly Member. They also attend ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
12 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Nelson, Z
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Brooks School sophomores, juniors, or seniors participating in the Capital Semester program.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 4990
Course Description
Provides students with the opportunity to undertake basic or applied research that will be preparation of a thesis representing original work of publishable quality. Intended for students who desire the ... view course details
PUBPOL 5000
Course Description
This course is for master’s students who wish to conduct independent study under the guidance of a Brooks School faculty member. (EMHA-EL) view course details
PUBPOL 5001
Course Description
Independent study related to a case competition in a student’s field of discipline, under supervision of a Brooks School faculty member. view course details
PUBPOL 5002
Course Description
Independent master's thesis research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member in public policy. view course details
PUBPOL 5011
Course Description
This graduate-level course is designed for students interested in learning about policies that shape and govern how we produce, distribute, and consume food, and how those activities shape our environments. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3011
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5012
Course Description
This course prepares MPA students to enter the job market with the expertise and experience to launch a successful career as well as obtain professional skills necessary to be leaders in the field of public ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Feb 4, 2027
Instructors
Lamb, D
- R
- Mar 4, 2027
Instructors
Lamb, D
- R
- Mar 25, 2027
Instructors
Lamb, D
- R
- Apr 22, 2027
Instructors
Lamb, D
- T
- Apr 27, 2027
Instructors
Lamb, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.
The meeting time for the final session on Tuesday, April 27, 2027 will be announced at a later time.
PUBPOL 5023
Course Description
In this course, you will master multiple strategies for creating social change through community organizing, legislative action, administrative processes, and media engagement. Starting with your chosen ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Mar 1 - Apr 10, 2027
Instructors
Carter, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Add Deadline: February 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: March 22, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5040
Course Description
The objective of this course is to provide a graduate-level substantive and conceptual overview for studying population dynamics. What is the demographic perspective? And how can it be applied usefully ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 6070, PUBPOL 6050, SOC 6050
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5060
Course Description
The core course at Cornell in Washington is an experiential learning class that focuses on engaging with the professional experience of being in DC. Its primary purposes are to give students to build their ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 4998, GOVT 6998, NS 4998, PUBPOL 4060
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Feb 4, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Feb 18, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Mar 4, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Mar 25, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Apr 15, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
- R
- Apr 29, 2027
Instructors
Silbey, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students participating in the Cornell in Washington, Brooks DC Connect program.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5072
Course Description
This course will show how big data can be used to understand and address some of the most important social and economic problems of our time. The course will give students an introduction to frontier research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 2500, PUBPOL 2072
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5130
Course Description
Standard economic theory assumes that individuals are rational decision-makers; however, that is often not the case in the real world. Behavioral economics uses findings from psychology to determine ways ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3670, PUBPOL 3130
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5132
Course Description
This course introduces the application of legal concepts to decision-making processes conducted by governmental agencies, particularly at the federal level. It explores how constitutional law, statutory ... view course details
PUBPOL 5133
Course Description
As technology improves and global infrastructure grows in complexity and reach, government bureaucracies struggle to keep pace. Agencies must adopt and execute new policies while conforming their actions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Mar 2 - Apr 8, 2027
Instructors
Manne, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Add Deadline: February 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: March 22, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: April 8, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5155
Course Description
This course is designed for students interested in learning the foundations of data management and programming in R. The goal is to teach students how to obtain and curate real world data, determine its ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 2155
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5160
Course Description
This course equips students with critical skills for leading in diverse, global organizations. By exploring public narratives, the politics of diversity, and cross-cultural leadership, students will learn ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5170
Course Description
This intensive graduate-level course examines U.S. federal regulation of markets, from theoretical foundations to practical application. We will explore regulatory policy and administrative processes, ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Apr 13 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Maaty, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Add Deadline: April 15, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 27, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5176
Course Description
This course will provide an overview of operations within hospital and ambulatory settings. We will start with the development of a definition of “operations”. It is important for students to describe ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5180
Course Description
This graduate-level course introduces students to the theory and practice of strategic planning and execution in the government and non-profit sectors. Students will learn how to assess an organization’s ... view course details
PUBPOL 5211
Course Description
Machine intelligence is rapidly improving. Recent surveys of top AI experts suggest there is around a 10% chance that by 2027 machines will be smarter than humans in nearly all tasks, and about a 50% chance ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: INFO 4210, PUBPOL 4210
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5220
Course Description
This course covers topics in public economics and political economy. The course will use the tools of economics to consider when and how the government should intervene in the economy, and how different ... view course details
PUBPOL 5230
Course Description
This course equips students to critically evaluate the role of education in society, analyze and compare global education policies, and assess their effectiveness. By applying theoretical perspectives ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3231
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5270
Course Description
In this course, we will examine one of the most important documents in American history - our Constitution. Course topics will include the historical background of the document from the Magna Carta to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3271, GOVT 3271, GOVT 6271, PUBPOL 3270
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5280
Course Description
Population health focuses on the health and well-being of entire populations. Populations may be geographically defined, such as neighborhoods or counties; may be based on groups of individuals who share ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 5320
Course Description
Mental illnesses are common in the United States. More than 1 in 5 adults (greater than 50 million people) live with a mental health illness and 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) will have experienced a seriously ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3320
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 5334
Course Description
The term firm has very broad usage. It refers to any organizational form that people use to create teams or groups that focus on achieving a specific purpose. Firms provide a structure through which people ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3340
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 5373
Course Description
This course is the first of a two-part sequence for Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students. The sequence is largely dichotomized into demand-side (first course) and supply-side (second ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Apr 8, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- R
- Apr 8, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- TR
- Apr 13 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Add Deadline: April 10, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 24, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.Department Consent Required (Add)
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Apr 8, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- R
- Apr 8, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- Apr 13 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Add Deadline: April 10, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 24, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.
PUBPOL 5383
Course Description
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, ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 26 - Feb 25, 2027
Instructors
Day, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Add Deadline: January 28, 2027. Drop Deadline: February 10, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: February 25, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5401
Course Description
This course critically examines consumer protections in markets for consumer payments, credit, savings, and insurance. With attention to the characteristics of both supply and demand in these markets, ... view course details
Seven Week - Second. Combined with: PUBPOL 3401
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 5403
Course Description
In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, even the most impactful initiatives can fail without strategic media communication that moves audiences to action. This course is designed for professionals ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - Feb 27, 2027
Instructors
Bayer, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Add Deadline: January 27, 2027. Drop Deadline: February 10, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: February 27, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5410
Course Description
Provides students with a practitioner's focus on financial, managerial, fundraising, and leadership issues in the non-profit sector and government sectors, both domestic and international, including ... view course details
PUBPOL 5414
Course Description
This hands-on, graduate-level course is designed to prepare leaders how to best manage public sector projects including but not limited to government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and think tanks. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5432
Course Description
This course covers the foundations of nonprofit and public policy marketing. Students will learn how to develop marketing strategies and campaigns for nonprofit organizations and apply them to the promotion ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 5441
Course Description
The course explores policy writing in its various forms, including: memos, briefs, position papers, op-eds, legislative testimony, formal letters, email, press releases, and social media. This course will ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5451
Course Description
This course offers students the opportunity to understand and analyze the key structural, operational, and ethical issues involved in the governance of international NGOs. What does it mean to be the leader ... view course details
PUBPOL 5472
Course Description
Information technologies, including both established technologies and emerging technologies such as e-commerce, social media, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence, have been fundamentally ... view course details
PUBPOL 5480
Course Description
This course connects Cornell and USFQ students to study Sustainability Education Policy in the U.S. and Ecuador. Focusing on UN SDG 4, the course includes collaborative research, international exchange, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one practicum. Combined with: LATA 3481, PUBPOL 3480
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Ficarra, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
See https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-spring-break-program-ecuador-sustainability-education-policy to apply.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5515
Course Description
America has fought two wars in the 21st century, in Iraq and Afghanistan. They were the longest wars in American history and ended badly, amid much ambivalence about the defense policies that created them. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3571, HIST 3571, PUBPOL 3515
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5521
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to relational and ethical leadership skills in health care, focusing on three areas of professional competency: leadership and organizational behavior, communication, ... view course details
PUBPOL 5525
Course Description
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) brings both great promise and daunting challenges for the future of humanity. This course examines the impacts of AI from an economist's perspective. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3520
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 5540
Course Description
This course examines how health law and regulations affect health care systems so that administrators and executives can proactively plan to avoid pitfalls that impede operational efficiencies, quality ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 5564
Course Description
Speaking and understanding the language of finance are essential skills for leaders and managers in every organization; smart business decisions rest on this fundamental knowledge. Without a clear understanding ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - Feb 27, 2027
Instructors
Geiszler, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Add Deadline: January 27, 2027. Drop Deadline: February 10, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: February 27, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.
PUBPOL 5571
Course Description
This graduate-level course provides an overview of the area of corporate responsibility, with particular emphasis on the finance industry. The focus will be on understanding how a growing recognition of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 28, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
- R
- Jan 29 - Mar 3, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
- R
- Mar 4, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
- R
- Mar 5 - Apr 7, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
- R
- Apr 8, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
- R
- Apr 9 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Siwo, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students participating in an off campus externship.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5573
Course Description
In this course, you will critically examine the sustainability-based interactions between corporate entities, their peers, regulators, the public, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for improving ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Apr 12 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Vexler, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Add deadline: April 14, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 26, 2027. Withdrawal deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5576
Course Description
This graduate-level course is designed for students interested in developing data analysis skills for data science related applications. This course will teach statistical analysis, probability, and basic ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Mar 17 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Byrne, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5581
Course Description
Two United States’ worth of people across the world live in extreme poverty, defined as less than $2.15 per day (adjusted for purchasing power to the United States in 2017). Cross-country income differences ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3560, PUBPOL 3580
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5607
Course Description
This course will provide an overview of critical global policy challenges, with a focus on their implications for international relations and international policy. Students will explore the complexities ... view course details
PUBPOL 5612
Course Description
Federal governing systems cannot be understood without examining the differing and often overlapping structures at subnational levels. In this course, students will gain familiarity with these systems ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3612
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5617
Course Description
This graduate-level course is designed for students interested in learning the foundations of data management and programming in Python. The goal is to teach students how to obtain and curate real world ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
Instructors
Bottan, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5620
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide a framework for evaluating how firms should make investment and financing decisions to create value for their shareholders or stakeholders. For most of the course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PUBPOL 5640
Course Description
This course provides students with a hands-on understanding of how to make the best use of the data available within a healthcare setting to improve patient care, healthcare operations and overall healthcare ... view course details
PUBPOL 5667
Course Description
This graduate-level survey course, part of a two-course sequence, is designed for students pursuing executive roles in government agencies, state and local authorities, and nonprofit organizations; and ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
Instructors
Chiazza, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5668
Course Description
This graduate-level survey course, part of a two-course sequence, is designed for students pursuing executive roles in government agencies, state and local authorities, and nonprofit organizations; and ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Mar 17 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Chiazza, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5713
Course Description
This course will take on two major topics: organizational culture and identifying and aligning products, services, and strategies throughout a health care organization. The course will equip students with ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Fabrizio, N
- T
- Apr 6, 2027
Instructors
Fabrizio, N
- T
- Apr 6, 2027
Instructors
Fabrizio, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Add Deadline: April 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 23, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.Department Consent Required (Add)
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Apr 6, 2027
Instructors
Fabrizio, N
- T
- Apr 6, 2027
Instructors
Fabrizio, N
- Apr 10 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Fabrizio, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Add Deadline: April 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 23, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.
PUBPOL 5725
Course Description
This graduate-level course is designed for students pursuing leadership or managerial roles in organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors involved with shaping or making data science ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3725
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5730
Course Description
This course focuses on environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and others as a foundation for US environmental ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 3730
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5750
Course Description
Second semester of a two-semester sequence in applied statistics for Public Policy. Review of key material (regression analysis, and statistical inference for regression). Advanced topics in regression ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - Apr 4, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
- TR
- Apr 5 - Apr 9, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
- Apr 10 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Policy (ESP) students.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - Apr 9, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
- Apr 10 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students participating in an off campus externship.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students participating in an off campus externship.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5755
Course Description
This course is designed for graduate students considering a career in the public sector in budgeting and debt management, a career in planning, implementing and operating public infrastructure (including ... view course details
PUBPOL 5761
Course Description
This course introduces students to the latest empirical research on the applications of novel, large-scale, and unstructured data in political science and public policy. Themes include causality ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 3761, GOVT 6761, PUBPOL 3760
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5770
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to health care services marketing and the role of essential tools and functions of marketing for creating, communicating and delivering value for patients, the community, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5780
Course Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been playing increasingly prominent roles in today?s public and private sectors. The recent rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI applications, in particular, has accelerated ... view course details
PUBPOL 5805
Course Description
Studying public policy communication requires thinking about systems, strategy, and power. In this course, we will practice analyzing and producing public policy communication products from these three ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5813
Course Description
What will US health care look like in five years? Who will gain or lose influence in the battle for value and market position? While the debate rages on how to improve US health care, major players are ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - Mar 23, 2027
Instructors
Murphy, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) and residential Master of Health Administration (MHA) students through January 21, 2027. Other graduate students may enroll as space allows through January 25, 2027, with instructor permission.
Add Deadline: January 25, 2027. Drop Deadline: January 26, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: March 23, 2027.
PUBPOL 5830
Course Description
This course is designed for graduate students interested in learning how to evaluate the quality of, design, conduct, and analyze data for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The goal is to teach students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 6830, SOC 6830
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5871
Course Description
The course is designed to act as an integrative experience combining the competencies and knowledge gained during the student’s time in the Executive Masters of Data Science for Public Policy program and ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Mar 17 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5880
Course Description
This course, known as the Cornell Brooks Engaged Learning Capstone, provides students with opportunities to practice concepts and skills gained in prior coursework and professional experiences to address ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5881
Course Description
How can we practice critical dialogue to analyze and address complex policy issues? Increasing polarization in our political climate has underscored the importance of dialogue across differences in political ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 2880
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5900
Course Description
A special topics course specifically designed for students in the Sloan Program in Health Administration. Possible multiple offerings using adjunct faculty teaching in areas of expertise not covered in ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Section Topic
Topic: Health Care Finance & Multi-Year Capital Planning
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Mar 19, 2027
Instructors
Wooten, S
- S
- Mar 20, 2027
Instructors
Wooten, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students. Undergraduate students majoring in Health Care Policy may request permission to enroll after pre-enrollment period by completing the add/drop form.
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PUBPOL 5902
Course Description
Practitioner-Led Intensive Courses (PLICs) are short, applied courses taught by experienced practitioners. Each PLIC focuses on a specific topic or professional skill relevant to public administration, ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5903
Course Description
The course introduces students to the predominant roles that Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Patient Satisfaction have in the health care industry and their growing impact on reimbursement. The ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Apr 9, 2027
Instructors
Stankaitis, J
- F
- Apr 9, 2027
Instructors
Stankaitis, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Add Deadline: April 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 8, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: April 9, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.Department Consent Required (Add)
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Apr 9, 2027
Instructors
Stankaitis, J
- F
- Apr 9, 2027
Instructors
Stankaitis, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add Deadline: April 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 8, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: April 9, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.
PUBPOL 5912
Course Description
PUBPOL 5912 is the third part of the MPA Capstone course, which provides second-year MPA students with opportunities to practice project management and research and analysis skills gained through their ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: MPA International Capstone III
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
Instructors
Miller, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: MPA Domestic Capstone III
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
Instructors
Miller, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5920
Course Description
Combines a professional public affairs externship in a metropolitan area with academic study to provide experience and understanding of the planner's role in formulating and implementing plans and policies. ... view course details
PUBPOL 5933
Course Description
This course is intended to provide future health care leaders core knowledge leading to competencies based on high-reliability principles of operational design and management, team leadership and collaboration ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Apr 5, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- W
- Apr 7, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- W
- Apr 7, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Add Deadline: April 5, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 5, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: April 7, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.Department Consent Required (Add)
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Apr 5, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- W
- Apr 7, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
- W
- Apr 7, 2027
Instructors
Richards, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add Deadline: April 5, 2027. Drop Deadline: April 5, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: April 7, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.
PUBPOL 5952
Course Description
Students interested in developing administrative and program-planning research skills are given an opportunity to evaluate an ongoing phase of health care agency activity in the light of sound administrative ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 5953
Course Description
The course is the first half of the integrative capstone experience combining the competencies and knowledge gained during the first three semesters of the students' time at Sloan and the experiences gained ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- W
- Jan 27, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- W
- Feb 17, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- W
- Mar 3, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- M
- Apr 5, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Add Deadline: February 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: March 22, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- W
- Jan 27, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- W
- Feb 17, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- W
- Mar 3, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
- M
- Apr 5, 2027
Instructors
Sprung, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Online
Add Deadline: February 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: March 22, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students.Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5961
Course Description
As a continuation of our work in PUBPOL 4960/PUBPOL 5960, we will learn how to design and advocate for specific state-level public policies by practicing these skills with community partners and stakeholders ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 4961
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PUBPOL 5971
Course Description
The data colloquium is designed to provide Executive Master of Science in Data Science and Public Policy students with tools, as well as perspectives on leadership and general management, required to launch ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
Instructors
Rigores, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5972
Course Description
The data colloquium is designed to provide Executive Master of Science in Data Science and Public Policy students with tools, as well as perspectives on leadership and general management, required to launch ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Mar 17 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Rigores, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (EMSDSP) students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PUBPOL 5982
Course Description
The course is designed to act as an integrative experience combining the competencies and knowledge gained during the student’s time in the EMPA program and the experiences gained in employment. The field ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Lehman, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Add Deadline: February 8, 2027. Drop Deadline: March 22, 2027. Withdrawal Deadline: May 11, 2027.
Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.
PUBPOL 5990
Course Description
Provides students with information and exposure to current and emerging issues in the health services industry. Topics may include financial management of health care facilities, human resource management, ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PUBPOL 6050
Course Description
The objective of this course is to provide a conceptual overview and technical tool-kit for studying population issues and public policies. What is a demographic perspective? And how can it be applied ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 6070, PUBPOL 5040, SOC 6050
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 6091
Course Description
This course is the second of a two-course sequence. Both PUBPOL 6090 and this course are, for the most part, targeted at students looking to do empirical research into the effects of some X on some Y. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 6591
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 6280
Course Description
This graduate seminar explores changes in family behaviors and household relationships from a demographic perspective. It focuses centrally on contemporary trends in the United States, considering (sometimes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SOC 6280
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 6420
Course Description
This course belongs to the health economics sequence. In addition to health economics, some topics cover public and labor economics. Students will also learn how to develop research sketches. First, we ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 6420
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PUBPOL 6810
Course Description
The Demography Training Series (DTS) Proseminar is a professional development and speaker series hosted by the Cornell Population Center. The DTS series provides students with exposure to the highest-quality ... view course details
PUBPOL 6830
Course Description
This course is designed for graduate students interested in learning how to evaluate the quality of, design, conduct, and analyze data for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The goal is to teach students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PUBPOL 5830, SOC 6830
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PUBPOL 6837
Course Description
It is hard to find any domain of international politics untouched by international law, norms, or institutions. Even in what scholars term an "anarchic'' system -- one lacking a central authority over ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: GOVT 6837
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Schmidt, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PUBPOL 6900
Course Description
This course consists of an introduction to policy research and the PhD program for graduate students. Enrolled students will become familiar with: a) current topics in policy research, b) resources and ... view course details