The Maxwell School
Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Here is the preliminary list of courses to be offered in the fall of 2023. Note that some courses have PST as their prefix and others have PAI. Courses numbered 300, 400, or 410 can be repeated when their topics vary.
Taught by Richard Barton on Mon, Wed and Fri 12:45-1:40 in Maxwell Auditorium. Develops research and problem solving skills to create government policies that address current social and economic problems facing the United States. Students study policy problems of their choice. 3 credits.
PST 101 for honors students. Meets with the regular PST 101 lecture on Mon, Wed and Fri 12:45-1:40 in Maxwell Auditorium but adds a discussion section taught by Bill Coplin on Mon 2:15-3:10 in Eggers 225B. 3 credits.
Taught by Michelle Walker on selected Tuesdays 5:00-6:20 in Maxwell Auditorium. Students investigate the societal issues affecting members of the Syracuse community by completing a 35 hour community service requirement, attending 5 class meetings to reflect on their experiences, and completing weekly journals and two paper assignments. 1 credit.
Taught by Pete Wilcoxen on Tue & Thu 2:00-3:20 in Physics 104N. Covers core concepts in economics related to decision making and policy analysis. Can be substituted for ECN 101 or 102 in the core requirements for Policy Studies majors. 3 credits.
Taught by Zach Huitink on Mon & Wed 2:15-3:35 in Marley 220. Examines the tools governments use to implement public policy, and develops sought-after skills including implementation planning, project management, working effectively with outside organization and techniques for assessing how policies impact people and communities. 3 credits. Also offered as PSC 300.m101.
Taught by Jack Reilly on Mon & Wed 3:45-5:05 in School of Management 011. Opportunity to develop competencies in the application of social science methods to public policy problems. Requires PST 101 and consent of the department. PST 110 and MAX 201 strongly recommended. 3 credits.
Taught by Kris Patel on Tue 2:00-4:45 in Marshall Square Mall 202B. 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. Requires consent of the department. PST 315 strongly recommended. 3 credits.
Please see the entry in the Core Courses section.
Taught by Brian Konkol on Tue & Thu 11:00-12:20 Hendricks Chapel Main. By seeking to understand the role of religion in both conflict and collaboration, students will learn how to engage dispute and foster cooperation. 3 credits.
Taught by Jack Reilly on Wed & Fri 12:45-2:05 in Marley 325. This course examines the policy considerations surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). We will first cover what AI is, from an applied and philosophical standpoint, before surveying the AI and data policy choices that currently face governments, corporations, and organizations worldwide. We will make use of AI tools in the course, but no prior training in AI methods is required. 3 credits.
Taught by Robert Murrett and Kris Patel on Mon & Wed 2:15-3:35 in Marley 216. This course covers the structure and function of the U.S. intelligence community through a discussion of history, cases and methods, as well as writing and analytical skills needed for careers in intelligence community. 3 credits. Also offered as IRP 338.
Taught by Austin Zwick on Tue & Thu 3:30-4:50 online synchronous. Examines the intersection of technology and urban planning; how digitalization, automation, and telecommunications are changing cities. Modules focus on Economic Development, Transportation, Privacy & Security, and Governance. Students work on a group project on a case study city. 3 credits.
Taught by Jay Golden on Mon & Wed 12:45-2:05 in Steele 206. A fast-paced hybrid course for highly motivated students who will work on student-led consulting teams supporting public or private organizations on a pressing sustainability challenge. Requires detailed research, data analysis, data visualization coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Instructor consent required. 3 credits. Also offered as ESP 400.
Taught by Richard Barton on Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30-10:25 in Eggers 225B. Assists students in completing a policy-related honors thesis or a directed study research project. This class emphasizes a deep dive into a single, focuses topic to further develop students’ research, information literacy, writing, and presentation skills. Requires PST 315 and consent of the instructor. 3 credits.
Taught by Kris Patel on Tue & Thu 12:30-1:50 in Eggers 225B. Students will explore how the North Korean government supports and facilitates its illicit activities and its ties to organized crime groups in China and around the globe. This course will also discuss the unique challenges faced by the United States and other countries to shut down these criminal networks and stop North Korea from raising funds to fund its ballistic and nuclear programs. 3 credits.
Taught by Richard Barton on Mon, Wed & Fri 11:40-12:35 in Eggers 225B. Introduces students to current public policy problems through a variety of research techniques. By invitation only. Requires consent of the department. 3 credits.
Taught by Colleen Heflin on Mon 9:30-12:15 in Eggers 032. Examines the nature and extent of poverty in the U.S., its causes and consequences, and the antipoverty effects of existing and proposed government programs and policies. 3 credits.
Taught by Bill Coplin on Wed 2:15-5:00 in Eggers 225B. Community-based course where students provide coaching on skills at various sites in Syracuse. Instructor consent required. 3 credits.
Taught by Bill Coplin on Fri 11:40-12:35 in Maxwell Auditorium. Open only to first and second year students and not open to Policy Studies majors, who should take PST 101 instead. 1 credit.