Course Information & Syllabi
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Graduate Courses MPPA
MPPA 601
Public Policy Analysis
Foundations of policy analysis: problem definition, criteria, alternatives, and implementation. Students develop professional policy briefs using real-world cases.
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MPPA 610
Regression and Causal Inference in Policy Research
Applied regression, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, and synthetic control methods for policy evaluation. Emphasis on causal identification and Stata.
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MPPA 650
Integrating Research Findings Into Practice
Capstone methods course bridging empirical research and professional practice. Students synthesize evidence from multiple studies and translate findings for policy audiences.
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Undergraduate Courses Undergraduate
FYS 100
First Year Seminar: The High Social Costs of Rising Economic Inequality
An introduction to university-level inquiry through the lens of economic inequality — its causes, measurement, and consequences for health, education, and democracy.
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POLI 111
American National Government and Politics
Survey of the institutions, processes, and political dynamics of the American national government, including Congress, the presidency, courts, and elections.
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POLI 202
Applied Data Analysis in the Social Sciences
Introduction to quantitative research methods and statistical analysis for the social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, regression, and data visualization using Stata.
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POLI 215
Education Politics and Policy
Political and policy dimensions of American education, including school finance, standards and accountability, charter schools, and the politics of education reform.
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POLI 216
Health Care Politics and Policy
Political economy of American health care, including the ACA, Medicare, Medicaid, insurance markets, and comparative health systems. Emphasis on evidence and causal inference.
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POLI 257
May Term in Washington, DC
An intensive experiential learning course based in Washington, DC. Students meet with policymakers, congressional staff, think tanks, and advocacy organizations to connect classroom learning to the real world of governance.
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POLI 300
Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Advanced regression techniques including panel data, fixed effects, difference-in-differences, and program evaluation methods. Builds on POLI 202.
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PLCY 100
Introduction to Public Policy Analysis
Frameworks and tools for analyzing public policy problems. Covers agenda-setting, policy design, implementation, and evaluation across a range of domestic policy areas.
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Course descriptions above are summaries for prospective and current students. For official course descriptions, see the University of Redlands academic catalog. Syllabi reflect the most recently taught version of each course; specific assignments and readings may vary by term.
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Date Last Modified: June 2026
Date Last Modified: June 2026