Course Details
Course Code: POLS510 Course ID: 2729 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
The course covers a combination of theories and applications that will provide the student with basic tools required to understand, navigate, and communicate with the three administrative elements of the federal government. The emphasis of the course is based on a study of composing, legislating, implementing, and enforcing public policy set against a background of both historical and current elements.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 - 11/27/2022 | October | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
1: Evaluate the constitutional roles of the executive branch and Congress in making policy.
2: Assess the roles of interest groups, parties, and media in the exercise of presidential power.
3: Analyze the factors that affect presidential leadership.
4: Assess the constitutional and historical context of Congress’ lawmaking functions.
5: Critique the congressional budgeting process.
6: Analyze how individual members of Congress exert power and influence.
7: Evaluate the “open systems” model regarding governmental agencies.
8: Assess the effectiveness of various approaches to controlling bureaucracy.
Requirement Percent
Forum Discussions (8) 60
Research Paper 20
Final Exam 20
100
1: Evaluate the constitutional roles of the executive branch and Congress in making policy.
2: Assess the roles of interest groups, parties, and media in the exercise of presidential power.
3: Analyze the factors that affect presidential leadership.
4: Assess the constitutional and historical context of Congress’ lawmaking functions.
5: Critique the congressional budgeting process.
6: Analyze how individual members of Congress exert power and influence.
7: Evaluate the “open systems” model regarding governmental agencies.
8: Assess the effectiveness of various approaches to controlling bureaucracy.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |