Nov 12, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

POSC 2200U – Introduction to Participation and Representation

This course introduces students to the main theoretical approaches utilized in understanding public policy making and outcomes. Throughout the course, particular attention is paid to influences on public policy, varying conceptions of institutions, ideas and interest, and the role of these conceptions in explanations of policy change and stasis.
Formerly: Fundamentals of Policy Theory
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): POSC 1000U or second-year standing
Credit restriction(s): CDPS 2200U and PUBP 2200U