Jul 07, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

POLS 4240 - American Federalism and Public Policy


Provides an in-depth historical, political, and administrative examination of the American intergovernmental arena.

Requisites: 9 Hours in POLS
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify and explain the critical historical junctures that have shaped federalism as an institution.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the financial and administrative tools used by policy actors in the intergovernmental arena.
  • Recognize and define the key concepts and terms that define federalism and intergovernmental relations.
  • The ability to research, and write about a public policy from an intergovernmental perspective.


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