Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OPM-0018
Organization's ID:
EPI
Organization:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
55 hours (9 days)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Political Science, Environmental Studies, Public Policy or Public Administration
NOTE: Students may not receive credit for this course and Dynamics of Public Policy, Natural Resources Policy and Issues Seminar or Science, Technology and Public Policy Seminar.
Description

Objective:

To provide a framework for understanding the political, scientific, social, and economic issues that shape environmental policy. This includes the Administration's environmental agenda, institutional policy roles, and future efforts to improve environmental quality.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine challenges and the evolving role of Federal, state, and local governments
  • Identify current
  • Link policy objectives to political, social, and economic issues
  • Consider new directions and the future of environmental policy
  • Administration policy initiatives and discuss the implications of their implementation
  • Review and analyze alternative and emerging policy management methods
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials