HS 321F — Implementing Policy and Practice Change in Health and Social Systems

Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.

Begins with definitions of policy and how policy is made from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Examines several frameworks for analyzing policy implementation and for planning implementation strategies. Several sessions will focus on the management skills and tools useful to planning and managing the implementation of policy change. Students will have the opportunity to bring conceptual knowledge and skills together in analysis of several case studies. Usually offered every year.
Ms. Huff-Rousselle