Service Learning Course Listing
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

PAF 101 (3) An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy

Instructor: William Coplin

Course Description: Techniques widely used by government, business, and public communications to evaluate public policy; their application to a problem area selected from research activities of Syracuse faculty in social sciences and professional schools.


PAF 110 (1) Public Service Practicum

Instructor: Michelle Walker

Course Description: Students investigate the societal issues affecting members of the Syracuse community by completing a 35 hour community service requirement, attending 4 class meetings to reflect on their experiences, and completing weekly journals and two paper assignments. This course is available to all students.


PAF 200 (1) University Service Practicum

Instructor: Staff

Course Description: The Public Affairs Program offers this course in collaboration with the Office of Residence Life to help students develop life habits that will improve their effectiveness as communicators and leaders.


PAF 315 (3) Methods of Public-Policy Analysis and Presentation

Instructor: William Coplin

Course Description: Opportunity to develop competencies in the application of social science methods to public-policy problems. Students perform 50-80 hrs. of work for a community agency. Must have permission of instructor.


PAF 410 (3) Practicum in Public Policy: Government and Non-Profit Organizations

Instructor: Frank Lazarski

Course Description: Tensions and collaborations between/among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors as they identify and address public concerns. Students are placed in community agencies and provide 10 hrs. per week of service. Seminar meets bi-weekly. May be repeated for credit. Must have permisison of instructor.


PAF 410 (3) Practicum in Public Policy: Community Benchmarks

Instructor: Carol Dwyer (permission of Dept. Chair required)

Course Description: Students develop skills and gain knowledge about organizations that influence and implement public policy. Students are placed in community agencies for about 100 hours of work or work in applied research projects conducted by faculty. Prereq: permission of instructor.


PAF 470 (1-6) Experience Credit

Instructor: Staff

Course Description: Independent study.


Anthropology

ANT 645 (3) Public Policy in Archaeology

Instructor: Staff

Course Description: CR w/ ANT 445. Proactive critique of public policy and implementation efforts to preserve and protect archaeological and historical sites and resources. Active research on legislation impacting local sites and historic structures.


ANT 653 (3) Poverty, Policy and Human Services

Instructor: Staff

Course Description: CR w/ ANT 453. National programs and local interventions that address poverty related social conditions in Syracuse and Onondaga county. Field study of current policies and practices in government and in health, education, and human service agencies.


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