Hello! Welcome to the Perspectives on Public Policy course, the learning component of your Perspectives on Public Policy Journey. This course is designed to help develop a comprehensive understanding of public policy formulation, analysis, and evaluation. Specific topics range from the role of stakeholders in policy development to the impact of economic, social, and environmental factors on policy decisions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Public Policy Framework, Design, Analysis and Implementation.
- Understand the foundations of federal policy and how contemporary changes have impacted government.
- Explore the impact of social movements on government and vice versa.
- Advocate for a cause.
Requirements
Coursework
Complete each lesson in the course. As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press complete before moving on to the next.
- Available November 19: Foundations of Public Policy
- Available November 19: Issue Framing and Agenda Setting
- Available November 19: Policy Design and Ethical Considerations
- Available January 5: Policy Implementation and Evaluation
- Available January 5: Public Policy and Social Change
- Available January 5: Public Policy Case Study
- Available January 5: Identifying Your Cause
- Available February 1: Building Your Case
- Available February 1: Presenting Your Case
A list of asynchronous coursework can be found in the curriculum tab.
Mentorship
You are in one of the following pair types. You pair type is listed on your GWN Portal profile.
- Type 1: Mentor/Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month and, as a pair, attend one of the engagement events listed below at least once per month.
- Type 2 : Peer-to-Peer: Meet 2 times per month and, as a pair, attend one of the engagement events listed below at least once per month.
Engagement Types
- Journey Meetings
- Course Specific Workshops
- Affinity Groups
- College and Career Chats
Submissions
- Write and produce an Advocacy Short OR write objective, evidence-based arguments about policy issues.
Asynchronous Coursework
- Available November 19: Foundations of Public Policy
- Available November 19: Issue Framing and Agenda Setting
- Available November 19: Policy Design and Ethical Considerations
- Available December 17: Policy Implementation and Evaluation
- Available December 17: Public Policy and Social Change
- Available December 17 1: Public Policy Case Study
- Available December 17: Identifying Your Cause
- Available January11: Building Your Case
- Available January 11: Presenting Your Case
Engagement Dates
- December 14, 12-1:30PM ET
- January 25, 12-1:30PM ET
- March 15, 12-1:30PM ET
- April 16, 12-1:30PM ET
- May 3, 12-1:30PM ET
Please check the Announcements tab for information on upcoming live events.
Submissions
Write and produce an Advocacy Short OR write objective, evidence-based arguments about policy issues and submit through the portal. Here is the link to girlswritenow.org/stories/submit/ for instructions on submitting material through the portal.
