Policy, Planning and Development (PPD)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/
- To access and submit the D-clearance request form for PPD courses, please visit www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/students/
Institutions, legal context, and processes of public policy and management. Contemporary theories of public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Public managerial challenges and reforms.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51100R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 40 of 50 | Lavonna Lewis | RGL100 | ||
| 51101R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 30 of 50 | Yan Tang | RGL100 |
Gateway to B.S., Public Policy, Management and Planning and minor in Planning and Development. City building and development process; who plans; politics of planning and development; major topics include land use, fiscal policy, transportation, sustainability, and economic development.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51103D | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 23 of 32 | Todd Gish | RGL215 | PDF (394978 KB) | |
| 51190R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 42 of 50 | Genevieve Giuliano | RGL101 | Word (100352 KB) |
Gateway to the minor in Health Policy and Management and the Health Care Policy and Management track of the B.S., Public Policy and Management. Institutions and processes affecting health care policy and the management of health care delivery in the United States; historical and philosophical roots; access and quality issues; responsiveness to public needs.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51105D | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 44 | Inger Nocella | VKC102 |
Review of legal and ethical traditions of citizenship with emphasis on the latter; consideration of implications for current practice of public policy-making and management.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51106R | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 32 | Melissa Gaeke | RGL209 | PDF (167540 KB) | |
| 51107D | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 43 of 44 | Diane Yoder | RGL100 |
The urban context for planning and policy decisions. Socioeconomi, physical, and spatial structure of cities: and the underlying demographic, economic, and social processes that drive their ongoing transformation.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51109R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 41 of 100 | Dowell Myers | RGL101 |
Gateway to the B.S., Planning and Development. The transition from traditional to modern cities in the developing world. Primacy and dualism; comparative urbanism as an expression of cultural variation; contrast in Western cities.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51110R | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Eric Heikkila |
Justifications for and effects of government policies; tax and spending sides of government budgets; public goods; externalities; social insurance; redistribution and welfare; tax policy.
- Prerequisite: ECON 203
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51121R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 32 | Jim Ferris | RGL209 |
Understanding human behavior in public organization: motivation, roles, communication; group behavior and decision-making in public context; managing conflict; leadership and change in public complex organizational systems.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51113R | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 32 | Howard Greenwald | RGL209 |
Concepts and determinants of health and illness; health care delivery organizations and programs; the role of the administrator; issues in health care financing and access; quality evaluation; future trends.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51170R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 26 of 32 | Vivian Wu | RGL209 |
Interrelated roles of business and public institutions; effects of public policies and laws on business sector; incorporates public and business perspectives.
- Prerequisite: ECON 203
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51114R | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 32 | Miriam Fischlein | RGL215 | ||
| 51141D | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 31 of 32 | Miriam Fischlein | RGL215 |
Basic concepts; how planners intervene and affect the market; focus on land use zoning, congestion, housing, public goods, fiscal impacts, entitlements, and cost-benefit analysis.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51115R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 32 of 50 | Harry Richardson | RGL100 | Word (30208 KB) |
Current transportation planning and policy critiques. Transportation planning: the relationship to urban structure; conventional and para-transit modes; analysis of local plans.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51116R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 10 of 32 | Michael Kodama | VKC203 |
Urban markets, government role and influences; capital markets and financing environment; mortgage instruments and analytic tools for decision-making.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51151D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | 19 of 32 | Bret Nielsen | VKC111 | ||
| 51155D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 18 of 32 | Ryan Millsap | VKC205 |
Voluntary service in an urban, multicultural context: diverse meanings and practices, history, motivations, relationship to charity and change, dilemmas, public policies; service learning project required.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51108R | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 27 of 32 | Grace Dyrness | RGL101 | PDF (109562 KB) |
Definitions and measurements of development; impact of globalization; concept and practice of international development administration and planning at local, national, and global governance levels.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51117R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 32 | Rym Kaki | RGL215 |
Seminar to accompany required internship related to public policy, management, and planning. Application of management and organizational concepts to workplace: reflection on experiences. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51118R | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 28 of 33 | Grace Cainoy | RGL209 | ||
| 51119D | Lecture | 6:30-8:20pm | Wednesday | 26 of 32 | Aggie Afarinesh | VKC201 |
Contemporary management theory; the nature of complex organizations' organizational and intergovernmental arrangements; roles and responsibilities of managers; managerial and organizational effectiveness; organizational structure and dynamics.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51136D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 36 of 40 | Marcella Marlowe | RGL105 |
Fundamentals of probability; basic statistical techniques; sampling; framing statistical questions; inference; hypothesis and significance tests; correlation analysis; regression analysis; identifying, evaluating, and managing data. Recommended preparation: MATH 108 or MATH 116
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51122R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 26 of 40 | Mark Velez | RGL100 | ||
| 51123D | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 40 of 40 | William Troost | WPH207 |
Time value of money, risk, government bonds and tax-exempt financing, cost of capital, budgeting, financial statement analysis, and working capitol management.
- Prerequisite: PPD 318
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51124R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 28 of 32 | Robert Smythe | VKC111 | Word (51200 KB) |
Historical evolution of planning and development. How changing modes of planning and development have shaped the built landscape throughout the century.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51139R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 40 | Kathy Kolnick | WPH207 | PDF (474837 KB) | |
| 51175R | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 37 | Kathy Kolnick | VKC260 | PDF (474837 KB) |
Theories and concepts of livable communities and good city form; case studies of historical and current best practices; field visits; collaborative design project.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51146R | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 26 of 32 | Elizabeth Falletta | RGL209 |
Macro- and micro-analysis of urban property markets (residential, commercial, and industrial) with regard to their location and dynamics. Recommended preparation: PPD 362
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51127D | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 31 of 32 | Austin Anderson | RGL209 | ||
| 51128D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 22 of 32 | Dusan Miletich | VKC210 |
Advanced real estate principles. The nature, operation, and roleof U.S. mortgage markets. Mortgage financing of residential andincome-producing property types.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51140D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 34 of 35 | James Osterling | VKC210 | ||
| 51153R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | 16 of 32 | Christian Redfearn | RGL100 |
Social controls and delivery of justice administration services; comparative systems; organization theory and justice administration; system adaptation and change; system performance measurement: economy, efficiency, effectiveness.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51385D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Wm Capune | TBA |
Effective interface among juvenile justice subsystems (police and social service agencies, schools, courts); legal/jurisdictional parameters, resource constraints; strategies for joint intervention and problem resolution.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51387D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Wm Capune | TBA |
Strategies for coordinated mobilization of diverse juvenile justice agencies; resolution of conflicting agency objectives (e.g., enforcement vs. rehabilitation). Information and resource needs; organizational skills, techniques.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51388D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Wm Capune | TBA |
Planning as shaped by sustainability theories; sustainability indicators; topics include water resources, air quality, land use regulations, environmental design, carrying capacity, ecological footprint analysis.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51129D | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 42 of 42 | Richard Platkin | RGL100 |
Analytic methods for policy and planning, problem definition, stakeholder analysis, modeling and evaluation techniques. Cost benefit analysis, decision analysis, graphics and problem modeling using computer.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51130R | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 32 of 40 | Jenny Schuetz | RGL105 | PDF (48634 KB) | |
| 51134R | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 37 of 37 | Jenny Schuetz | VKC210 | PDF (48634 KB) |
Administrative relationships to the policy processes; influence of political and economic pressures on administrative policy determination; political behavior by administrators; case analysis.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51111R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 15 of 32 | Lori Glasgow | VKC154 |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Departmental approval.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51132D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | David Sloane,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE | ||
| 51133D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | David Sloane,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE |
Selected topics in Public Policy, Management and Planning.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Policy | |||||||||
| 51150R | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 7 of 10 | Darius Lakdawalla | RGL304 | Word (41533 KB) | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment | |||||||||
| 51181R | 4.0 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Lisa Schweitzer | |||
Roles of public, private, nonprofit, and civil society sectors in policy, planning, and development. Leadership skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, institutional design, problem solving.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51300D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 32 | Donald Morgan | OFFICE | ||
| 51301D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 32 of 33 | Donald Morgan | OFFICE | ||
| 51306D | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Wednesday | 26 of 32 | Frank Zerunyan | RGL219 | Word (103936 KB) | |
| 51309D | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Wednesday | 28 of 32 | Frank Zerunyan | RGL219 | Word (103936 KB) | |
| 51334D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 34 of 34 | Eric Batch | OFFICE | ||
| 51400D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 40 | Richard Callahan | SACRAMENTO |
Microeconomic theory as applied to policy, planning, and development; concepts of efficiency; macroeconomic issues. (Duplicates credit in former PPD 501)
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51307D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Wednesday | 51 of 56 | William Troost | RGL105 | ||
| 51308D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 47 of 56 | William Troost | RGL105 | ||
| 51361D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 35 | Ke Ye | OFFICE |
Microeconomic analysis and modeling to incorporate market failure and issues of uncertainty and information failure; organization models; policy instruments; policy and planning applications. (Duplicates credit in former PPD 501.)
- Prerequisite: PPD 501A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51310D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Wednesday | 26 of 49 | William Troost | RGL105 | ||
| 51311D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 32 of 46 | William Troost | RGL105 |
Comprehensive study of Six Sigma and Lean metrics, methods, and systems with emphasis on their application to health care services.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ISE department but may qualify for major credit in PPD. To register, enroll in ISE 507.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31507D | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 31 of 31 | Maria De Pool | OHE100D | Word (37561 KB) | |
| 31707D | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 4 of 5 | Maria De Pool | OFF CAMPUS | Word (37561 KB) |
Principles of epidemiology; disease trends, treatment efficacy, influences on utilization; health promotion, disease prevention and health protection; intergovernmental relationships; management of public health programs.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51204R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 17 of 20 | Lavonna Lewis | RGL103 | ||
| 51393D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 2 of 10 | Lavonna Lewis | OFF CAMPUS |
Accounting principles, financial reports, managerial finance, financial planning, capital investments, working capital analysis;elements of budgeting and reimbursement; performance standards; reporting; developing a management system. Recommended preparation: PPD 502x.
- Prerequisite: PPD 516
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51279R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 27 of 35 | John Raffoul | RGL101 | ||
| 51370D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 1 of 5 | John Raffoul | RGL101 | ||
| 51410D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Donna Staal | SACRAMENTO | ||
| 51440D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Donna Staal | SACRAMENTO |
a: Accounting principles, financial reports, managerial finance, financial planning, capital investments, working capital analysis; elements of budgeting and reimbursement; performance standards; reporting; developing a management system. b: Changing practices, emerging issues, strategies and innovations in financial planning, management, and regulation; federal and state policies and requirements.
- Prerequisite: PPD 510A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51315D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 28 | Ellen Riley | OFFICE |
Rights of consumers; health-related powers of governments; rights and responsibilities of health care providers; interrelationships of rights, powers, and responsibilities. Recommended preparation: PPD 509 or substantial prior work experience in health care organizations.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
Relationships between economic characteristics and health status; impact of economy on health services industry; demand and resources for health services; utilization, prices, costs, health insurance.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (PPD 501A or PPD 501)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51333D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 24 | Vivian Wu | OFFICE |
Application of principles of health administration in several practice settings. Decision-making; strategic management; organizational performance; communication; provider comparisons. Recommended preparation: PPD 509, PPD 511, PPD 513, PPD 514, PPD 557.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51317D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 37 | Bob Myrtle | OFFICE | Word (117760 KB) | |
| 51372D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Bob Myrtle | OFFICE | Word (117760 KB) |
Examination of the formation of the modern urban environment with its consumer culture, social classes, and racial and ethnic diversity.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51325D | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 49 of 50 | Elizabeth Currid | RGL101 | ||
| 51326D | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 49 of 50 | Elizabeth Currid | RGL101 |
Application of methods in planning, programming, research, andevaluation in a professional context; data collection andanalysis; case studies; practical applications.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51212D | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:20pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Tridib Banerjee | RGL209 | ||
| 51241D | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 14 of 20 | Krista Sloniowski | RGL215 | ||
| 51247D | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Katherine Perez | RGL219 | ||
| 51269D | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 13 of 20 | Michael Vanderbeek | RGL219 |
Financial management applied to public and nonprofitorganizations; financial valuation, financial markets, budgeting,tax administration, debt financing, cost-benefit analysis andfinancial analysis.
- Prerequisite: PPD 502
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51214D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | 43 of 55 | Daniel Jordan | RGL101 | ||
| 51302D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 31 of 32 | John Nicoll | OFFICE |
Methods and models for policy and program evaluation; methods for collecting and analyzing evaluation data; processes for linking evaluation to policy formulation and program management.
- Prerequisite: PPD 502
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51215D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 27 of 32 | Howard Greenwald | RGL209 | ||
| 51263D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 27 of 32 | Nicole Esparza | RGL215 | PDF (96696 KB) |
Supervised study of management, analytical, or other professional activities in government; integration of theory, practice and relevant literature.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51209D | Lecture | 6:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | Bill Kelly | VKC157 | Word (13972 KB) | |
| 51216D | Lecture | 6:00-8:20pm | Wednesday | 14 of 20 | Jeffrey Schaffer | RGL215 | ||
| 51415D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Elisabeth Kersten | TBA |
Behavior in organizations; focus on personal, interpersonal, and group level factors that influence such behavior.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51218D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 26 of 32 | Rex Swanson | RGL101 | ||
| 51404D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 27 | Chet Newland | SACRAMENTO | Word (97280 KB) |
Constitutionally accountable and ethical practice, individually and organizationally; applications of core competencies; practical inquiry, analysis, systems; comparative frameworks; citizenship and public service.
- Prerequisite: (PPD 540 and PPD 545) and 1 from (PPD 501B or PPD 501)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51219D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 14 of 24 | Diane Yoder | RGL215 | ||
| 51259D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 34 of 36 | Donald Morgan | VKC203 | ||
| 51313D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 24 | Maurice Rahimi | OFFICE | ||
| 51405D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 24 | Daniel Haverty, Pk Agarwal | SACRAMENTO |
Political and organizational perspectives on policy making process; agenda setting, policy design, adoption, implementation, evaluation, modification or termination. Policy leadership skills: negotiation and strategic mapping. (Duplicates credit in PPD 554 AND PPD 559.)
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51285D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | Canceled | ||||
| 51287D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 42 of 43 | Dan Mazmanian | RGL105 | ||
| 51362D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Jeffrey Wasserman | SOSB52 |
Management science methods that support decision making in policy, management, and planning settings. Includes linear programming, queuing theory, decision analysis, and forecasting.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (PPD 502 or PPD 525)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51221D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 32 of 35 | Jeffrey Smith | VKC201 | PDF (30162 KB) | |
| 51268D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 29 of 32 | Elham Ghashghai | RGL100 |
Applied multivariate statistics in support of policy, management, and planning problem solving. Includes regression analysis, logit models, and an introduction to time-series models and multi-equation estimation.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (PPD 502 or PPD 525)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51222D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 33 of 33 | Halil Toros | WPHB36 |
Methods used in the analysis of policy methods, including cost benefit analysis, decision and risk analysis, and applied social science methods.
- Prerequisite: (PPD 502 and PPD 554) and 1 from (PPD 501 or PPD 501b)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51224D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 55 of 56 | Gary Painter | RGL105 |
Application and integration of the knowledge and techniques of analytic, quantitative, managerial, political, and ethical analyses to specific public policy problems.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51225D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 53 of 53 | Juliet Musso,Christopher Weare | RGL105 |
Enables students to integrate theory, research and practice into an applied project of their own choosing. The output of this course is a professional report in a selected public policy or management area.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51363D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Glenn Melnick | RGL304 |
An introduction to the concepts and methods of public policy analysis and management. Highlights some of the constraints of the policy process. Includes examples from the United States but also presents comparative views of the contours of public policy in both developed and developing nations. The course applies public policy and management frameworks to selected areas of social policy.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51364D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Wednesday | 38 of 38 | Melissa Lopez | VKC261 |
Current international public policy on issues such as governmental reform, regulation, social welfare, poverty alleviation and international aid. Policy framework and in-depth analysis of specific topics of relevance to government agencies and international organizations.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51365D | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Friday | 8 of 20 | Susan Sinclair | VKC154 |
Concepts of risk analysis, risk in engineered systems, environmental risk, security risks; fault trees, event trees, risk simulations; risks and decision-making. Recommended preparation: MATH 108 or MATH 116
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51264D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | 24 of 24 | Darius Lakdawalla | RGL103 | Word (34744 KB) | |
| 51396R | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 15 | Darius Lakdawalla | OFF CAMPUS | Word (34744 KB) |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51226D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 20 of 20 | Elizabeth Graddy,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE | ||
| 51227D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 20 | Elizabeth Graddy,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of thesis.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51228R | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Elizabeth Graddy,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of thesis.
- Prerequisite: PPD 594A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51229R | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Elizabeth Graddy,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE |
- Prerequisite: PPD 594B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51230R | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Elizabeth Graddy,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE |
Selected topics in Public Policy, Management and Planning.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology, Methods and Tools for Urban Sustainability | |||||||||
| 51248R | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | Canceled | Hilda Blanco | |||
| Project Foundations: Finance, Approvals and Governance | |||||||||
| 51274R | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 32 | Jane Blumenfeld, Mott Smith | RGL215 | ||
| Civic Engagement and Governance | |||||||||
| 51280R | 4.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Terry Cooper | RGL304 | Word (106496 KB) | |
| Implementing U.S. Immigration Policy: Challenges and Dilemmas | |||||||||
| 51335R | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Monday | Canceled | Harry Pachon | |||
| Environmental Policy Design and Analysis | |||||||||
| 51338R | 2.0 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 12 of 32 | Adam Rose | RGL219 | ||
| Visual and Web Applications in Planning | |||||||||
| 51342R | 2.0 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 9 of 12 | Martin Krieger | RGL304 | Word (33792 KB) | |
Managed care arrangements, interorganizational relations, management practices and controls, medical staff relations, strategic planning, marketing, utilization review, quality assurance, outcomes measures. Recommended preparation: PPD 516x, PPD 510a or HMGT 565.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51318D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 20 | Patrick Kapsner | OFFICE | Word (102912 KB) | |
| 51373D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 21 | Patrick Kapsner | OFFICE | Word (102912 KB) | |
| 51412D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 20 | William Barcellona | SACRAMENTO | ||
| 51442D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 8 | William Barcellona | SACRAMENTO |
Research methods for intensive practical field research and evaluation; policy, management and planning practice in intercultural contexts; preparation for professional-level consulting abroad.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51340D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 30 of 38 | Mark Pisano | OFFICE | ||
| 51341D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 50 | Frank Zerunyan | OFFICE |
Determinants and analytical models of land use; interaction of land uses with environmental quality and natural resources, land use policy instruments; regulation, taxation, public services.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51234D | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Wednesday | 38 of 45 | William Fulton | RGL101 |
Assessment of a recently adopted general plan, analysis of the general plan process, and detailed review of each major element and issues.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51235R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 7 of 30 | Elwood Tescher | VKC205 |
Central city housing and renewal problems and policies. Site selection, organization; land valuation, acquisition, disposition; relocation and management; reuse; site planning and development; politics; financing.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51236R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 10 of 30 | David Grunwald, Con Howe | RGL219 |
Urban form and emerging community design practices; design project development; evaluation and assessment of site planning in cities and local communities.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51240R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | 12 of 30 | Elizabeth Falletta | RGL215 |
Fundamentals for economic development professionals and policy makers including feasibility analysis and the financing of facilities, social services, and community-based enterprises.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51237D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | 35 of 37 | John Perfitt | VKC205 |
Urban planning and social work: theory, values, techniques of inquiry, and problem- solving methods appropriate to urban planning and social work.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51250D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 24 of 27 | David Sloane | RGL209 | PDF (112105 KB) |
Introduction to GIS systems and usage in the public sector; spatial data; understanding software and the application of technology; analysis of data using GIS.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51327D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 26 | Bonnie Shrewsbury, Barry Waite | OFFICE |
Survey of infrastructure issues that relates principles from multiple disciplines to the provision of vital services and encourages critical thinking within a systems context.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51328D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 22 of 40 | Richard Little | RGL105 |
Strategic analysis; strategic planning; leadership; performance measurement and management; control systems; organizational structure and networks; organizational culture; organizational learning and change. Open only to Executive Master in Leadership students.
- Prerequisite: PPD 641
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51450D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 30 | Richard Callahan | OFFICE |
Introduction to the theories and concepts and good city form. Explores the options for designing more livable and sustainable urban communities.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51276R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 35 of 35 | Vinayak Bharne | RGL219 |
Sources of government revenue, intergovernmental financial relations, budgeting, public goods theory. Theoretical and applied skills in analysis of equity and efficiency issues.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (PPD 501B or PPD 501)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51283R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | Canceled | Michael Busch |
Application of computer and information technology in government; e-government; information technology architecture; systems project management.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51239R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 11 of 30 | Ali Farahani | VKC210 | PDF (118831 KB) |
Concepts and skills for public executives and senior managers; understanding the dynamics of governmental institutions and policy processes; organizational and personal assessment skills.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51406D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 26 | Elisabeth Kersten | SACRAMENTO | Word (38593 KB) |
Role of state government in intergovernmental relations, emphasis on California experience; financial aspects of intergovernmental system.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51407D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 28 of 30 | Kevin Starr | SACRAMENTO |
Contract management techniques in the public and private sectors; micro and macro management; compliance and negotiation; conflicts of interest and ethical issues.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51304D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 20 of 24 | Tomson Ong | OFFICE | Word (61440 KB) |
Theory and methods for study of administrative effectiveness: problem solving, performance measurement, administrative and organizational research, quality improvement, and change implementation.
- Prerequisite: PPD 502
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51408D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 24 | Charlene Simmons | SACRAMENTO |
Issues in nonprofit management and leadership including: the role of boards; strategic planning; marketing and fundraising; financial management; and volunteer and human resource management.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51305D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 24 | Jonathan Brown | OFFICE | PDF (91844 KB) |
The business-government relationship; effects of selected public policies (antitrust, economic, and social regulation, industrial policies, legal policy) on firm and industry behavior.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51312D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 24 | Anthony Bertelli | OFFICE |
Theory and methods of conflict analysis, negotiation, facilitation and mediation in the public sector.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51243R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Helene Smookler | RGL219 |
Analysis of benefits and costs of urban transportation; concepts of social costs; benefits and externalities; environmental costs; social justice issues; policy and planning alternatives for sustainable transportation.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51271R | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 30 | Lisa Schweitzer | VKC211 |
Exploring the complex relationships that exist among policies, policymakers, and the media; analyzing the role of journalists and policy analysts in the public policy process.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51244D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Wednesday | 23 of 27 | Sherry Jeffe | RGL215 | Word (79872 KB) |
Coastal management issues in the context of public and private users competing for land resources, the costs and benefits of seaports, comparison of coastal development models.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51245R | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 9 of 25 | James Fawcett | VKC259 |
Provides an understanding of what social factors contribute to racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender disparities in health and the culturally proficient provision of health care.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51322D | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Lavonna Lewis | RGL105 |
Theory and applied skills in management of social sector organizations with applications in international settings. Strategic management and planning; communication strategies, marketing and promotion; leadership skills; organizational development and change.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51360D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Melissa Lopez | TBA |
Pedagogy: learning objectives, curriculum design, teaching methods, evaluation. Open only to Ph.D. and D.P.A. students. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: PPD 700a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51292D | Lecture | 6:00-8:20pm | Monday | 7 of 10 | David Sloane | RGL304 |
Philosophy of social science; applied social research; research design; sampling & validity; overview of qualitative and quantitative methods
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51249D | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | 17 of 20 | Dowell Myers | RGL215 |
Research fields and design; literature reviews; critical reading and critiquing; project development
- Prerequisite: PPD 710a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51284D | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 10 | Juliet Musso | RGL304 |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51252D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | Juliet Musso,Cynthia Clayton | OFFICE | ||
| 51253D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Tridib Banerjee | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51254D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | Juliet Musso | OFFICE | ||
| 51261D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Tridib Banerjee | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: PPD 794a
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51255D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Juliet Musso | OFFICE | ||
| 51262D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Tridib Banerjee | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: PPD 794b
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51256D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Juliet Musso | OFFICE | ||
| 51265D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Tridib Banerjee | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: PPD 794c
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51257D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Juliet Musso | OFFICE | ||
| 51266D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Tridib Banerjee | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: PPD 794d
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51258D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 10 | Juliet Musso | OFFICE | ||
| 51267D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 10 | Tridib Banerjee | OFFICE | ||
| 51350R | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA |
Information accurate as of 6/20/2011 9:23 AM.