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PAF 9100

Introduction to Public Affairs · 3 credits · Spring 2027

Requirements

Prereq: Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.

About this course

The course is an introduction to politics, government, and public policy in the U.S. It provides a rigorous, scholarly, yet practical view of governmental institutions, policy making, administration, and contemporary public policy. Attention is given to the role of governmental and nongovernmental actors, as well as the influence of history, culture, public opinion, and political economy. Students develop skills in thinking critically and writing clearly about issues of public importance.

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ONA-LEC Seven Wk 1
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Jerry MitchellChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.3(98)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 69% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
Online AsynchronousOpen
UTA-LEC Regular
Tue · 6:05 PM - 9:00 PM
B - Vert 4-170
Thomas MainChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.9(53)Difficulty 3.1/5 · 40% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
Hybrid SynchronousOpen
UWA-LEC Regular
Wed · 6:05 PM - 9:00 PM
B - Vert 4-216
Karl KronebuschChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(38)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 67% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen