International Capital Markets
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
- R 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
- R 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Richard Robb
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Intro to Python for Neuroscientists
Learn how to use the most common Python packages for data science. Become
confident in managing your own data and building data pipelines.
- Department: Neurobiology and Behavior
- T 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
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Aniruddha Das
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Academic-Practice Research Fellowship
PRACTICE RESEARCH FELLOWS
This graduate course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to facilitate changes in practice delivery using quality improvement strategies. Historical development for total quality management and strategies for implementing process improvement are emphasized. Students will learn how to develop a culture of appreciative inquiry to foster inquisition and innovation. Upon completion of this course, students will design a plan for implementation of a quality improvement project.
- Department: Nursing
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Kasey B Jackman
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Sparking Innovation in International Org
Innovation in Intl Orgs
This course is the first in a two-course sequence on innovation in international cooperation and in low and middle-income countries. This fall course will focus on institutional reforms and how to leverage innovation to help drive organisational change within international organisations. The second course in the spring semester will focus on innovation in low and middle-income countries, including the role of innovation in fostering inclusive growth, in efforts to advance locally led development principles and in fostering inclusive innovation ecosystems, among other themes.
In this course, students will learn how to frame innovation in the context of international cooperation and practical ways to advance change management within international organizations and government entities.
The course is designed to help students gain a critical conceptual understanding of the practice of innovation in international organizations, obtain skills in change management, and learn the practical application of advancing innovation portfolio management within international organisations as well as a framework to support organisations build critical capabilities related to innovation and emerging technologies. Students will be exposed to a variety of frameworks, along with case studies and practical exercises. Students will gain an understanding of advancing innovation in international organisations in practice.
Students will explore the relationship between innovation practices and management practices that emerged over the last decade to infuse more flexible and adaptive practices. These include ‘working and thinking politically’, ‘adaptive management’, ‘doing development differently’ and others. These approaches intersect at times with innovation efforts in international organizations.
Case studies drawn from a variety of organizations and countries will anchor frameworks and theoretical content and help provide a greater understanding of the complexities and challenges of advancing impact and changing business as usual within international organizations.
- Department: Development and Governance
- SU 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Benjamin Kumpf
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Data and Conflict
This course equips students for humanitarian, human rights, foreign policy and political risk jobs that require real-time interpretation and analysis of conflict data. The course will introduce students to contemporary open-source data about conflict events, fatalities, forced displacement, human rights violations, settlement patterns in war zones, and much more. Students will learn about how this data is generated, what data reveals, what data obscures, and the choices analysts can make to use conflict data transparently in the face of biases. Then, students will learn introductory skills to visualize a range of conflict data in
R
and ArcGIS Pro. The objective is to give students the foundations to go further independently after the course using open-source training material and trouble-shooting portals. Each student will choose a conflict-related policy problem which they will investigate as the course progresses, culminating in a four-page policy brief or an ArcGIS Story Map, along with an explanatory memo.
- Department: International Security & Diplomacy
- T 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Sophia Dawkins
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Migration and Human Development
Migration & Human Develop
International migration’s substantial economic and social effects are at the forefront of today’s academic discussion, international debate, as well as national policy strategies. This course introduces students to the key notions, norms, and narratives of international migration from economic, sociological, legal, policy, international relations, and normative perspectives. Students learn about transnational livelihood strategies and channels through which migration and migrants can enhance human development, especially in their countries of origin, while creating better opportunities for themselves and contributing to their communities of destination. This includes in-depth discussions of the determinants, flows, and effects of emigration, immigration, return, financial and social remittances, and diaspora investments. While the course emphasizes economic migration, it also elaborates on the human development impact in specific forced migration and refugee scenarios. Highlighting migration phenomena in different scenarios in the global North, as well as in the global South, the course emphasizes the agency of migrants and gender differences in the experiences and effects, as well as the role their legal status plays. It addresses the root causes of migration and the protection of migrants’ human, social and labor rights. The course also furthers participants’ understanding of the role of technology for human mobility and the policy responses in both, the international and the domestic spheres. To this end, it introduces students to key policies and governance schemes and diaspora engagement institutions, including the role of United Nations agencies and processes. The learning experience culminates in a role-play simulation, in which students discuss and negotiate a revision of the UN Joint Program in Kigoma, Tanzania.
- Department: Development and Governance
- T 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Daniel Naujoks
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Evaluation in International Organization
Evaluation-Intl Organizat
International organizations play a critical role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the implementation of their strategic work plans, in centering human rights, gender equality, and environmental sustainability as non-negotiable cross-cutting dimensions, and by supporting collective accountability and learning.
How then do international organizations determine not only whether they have achieved the results set out in their work plans, but whether those results are meaningfully contributing to sustainable development as envisioned? Are their results sustainable? Were there better ways to achieve the same or better results? Did their achievement also support advancement and respect for the cross-cutting dimensions?
Were any unintended or unplanned results identified and assessed to determine whether they undermine or reinforce progress?
Evaluation – considered a function, a practice and a profession – provides one avenue for answering such questions about how to best influence the complex change required to achieve sustainable development, while balancing different interests and needs. Students will be exposed to the theoretical and practical aspects of evaluation through the lens of international organizations. They will learn to apply evaluative and systems thinking, and build practical skills that will prepare them to commission, manage and/or conduct evaluations that consider cross-cutting dimensions. They will understand recent trends in the field such as Artificial Intelligence, decolonization and how impact is determined. Weekly case studies spanning humanitarian, development and peace contexts and a mix of individual and group assignments will provide students with a hands-on learning experience in how to plan, conduct and use an evaluation, as well as the important role of stakeholders. This includes developing an Evaluation Inception Report using a real-world evaluation case to ground learning of theoretical concepts, evaluation types, methods and tools.
- Department: Development and Governance
- T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Shravanti M Reddy
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Emerging Capital Markets: Theory & Pract
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- T 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
- 3 points
FOUNDATIONS OF SW PRACTICE
- Department: Social Work
- W 9 a.m.-noon
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Zelaika Clarke
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Richard T Hara
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Susan S Witte
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Moradeyo Adeyi
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Giorgio Handman
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Christine D Holmes
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Ife Lenard
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Maria del Mar Farina
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Noel Ramirez
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Marcella J Tillett
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Science for Policymaking
In all societies, public policies are developed to solve social problems such as extreme poverty, inequality, basic sanitation, health and basic care, family planning, food security, mental health, abuse of illegal substances, education, and protection of vulnerable groups. How can we ensure that these public policies are based on solid evidence, which would guarantee the greatest probability of effectiveness? And how do we plan and adapt the implementation of these policies to different realities, respecting cultural and historical differences?
In order to achieve this, it is useful, if not necessary, to be acquainted with scientific thinking and the accumulation and use of evidence. It is also necessary to understand our own limitations and cognitive biases that interfere in the decision-making process. This course aims to provide students with the tools necessary to assess public policies critically and rationally, as well as to evaluate different types of scientific evidence and understand how and where it is appropriate to include scientific evidence in building effective public policy.
- Department: Tech Policy and Innovation
- T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
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Natalia Pasternak Taschner
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Urban Policy, Politics, and Public Servi
Urban Pol & Public Servic
Policy plus politics equals governance. Good governance requires knowledgeable, ethical, and committed public servants—whether elected, appointed, or serving through nonprofits and NGOs—who can lead with vision, provide services, and uphold public trust. This course explores the motivations, responsibilities, and career pathways in public service, with a focus on real-world challenges at the local, state, and federal levels.
Taught by the Honorable Michael A. Nutter, former Mayor of Philadelphia and past President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the course draws on his experience in office and across national public leadership roles. Students will examine how individuals and institutions shape policy decisions around education, housing, transportation, healthcare, and more, especially in moments of crisis.
The course is structured in three phases: Municipal Administration; Stakeholders, Political Parties, and Ethics; and Implementing Innovation and Transformative Policy. It encourages students to reflect on their own paths into public service.
- Department: Urban and Social Policy
- W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Michael A Nutter
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Artificial Intelligence and Conflict Pre
AI & Conflict Prevention
This course explores how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of conflict prevention. With case studies and insights drawn from real-world applications, students will examine how AI tools are being developed and used to anticipate political, economic, and military trends. Through critical literature reviews and debate-based discussions, the course engages students in the practical, policy, and ethical questions surrounding the integration of AI into peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of multilateral organizations, including the United Nations, in guiding responsible and inclusive AI deployment. No technical background is required.
- Department: International Security & Diplomacy
- W 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
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Eduardo Albrecht
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Business Analytics II: Foundations of AI
Business Analytics 2
- Department: Decision, Risk and Operations
- S 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Ashwin V Kamath
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ORAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
- Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
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C Kunzel
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Economic Espionage
Intelligence activities are traditionally thought to comprise the activities of a nation state’s intelligence organizations attempting to steal secrets, usually those pertaining to national security, from the organizations of another nation state. However, intelligence activities have seldom, if ever, been confined to the government sphere. Most nation states have employed their national intelligence systems to steal privately held economic information from other countries to benefit their economies: many continue to do so. Private enterprises have long employed methodologies associated with “traditional” intelligence to obtain trade secrets from domestic and foreign competitors. The establishment of a legal and ethical framework to govern this activity –- the discipline of “competitive intelligence’, is a relatively recent phenomenon.
This course will examine in depth the interaction of intelligence and private sector on these three levels. Part one of the course will cover economic espionage: the deliberate targeting of private sector entities by foreign intelligence services. Soviet/Russian and Chinese conduct of Economic Espionage will be discussed in detail. A separate class will examine the prevalence of economic espionage among democratic nations, usually considered allies of the United States in both theory and practice. The U.S. attitude towards economic espionage, and the U.S reaction to the threat, will be the subject other class meetings. The course will then move on to industrial espionage, companies spying on other companies, and its’ more socially acceptable counterpart, competitive intelligence, attempting to distinguish between legal and illegal uses of intelligence by the private sector.
- Department: International Security & Diplomacy
- M 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
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David Gutschmit
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Adaptation to Climate Change
This course focuses on climate change adaptation, examining how communities, governments, and institutions manage climate risks and build resilience. Students will engage with key concepts such as vulnerability, resilience, adaptation effectiveness, and climate justice, using a risk reduction framework to analyze real-world challenges and responses.
Through case studies, collaborative labs, and applied assignments, students will assess adaptation strategies across sectors including food, water, health, cities, and biodiversity. The course emphasizes both global frameworks and local action, highlighting enabling conditions such as finance, governance, and information access. Students will also examine institutional dynamics and the political contexts that shape adaptation planning and implementation.
This course is designed for students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. No technical prerequisites are required. It provides a foundation for evaluating adaptation programs, identifying feasible solutions, and developing effective climate policy.
- Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
- M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Ben S Orlove
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Service Operations Management
- Department: Decision, Risk and Operations
- F 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Medini Singh
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International Intelligence Systems
Int'l Intelligence System
The collection and use of intelligence have been functions of the state for thousands of years, and an essential element of the national security and foreign policy systems of the modern nation state. However, it has long been apparent that different states conduct intelligence activities differently. What accounts for these differences? Until recently, the secrecy surrounding the activities, structure and impact of the specialized organizations involved in the intelligence process have made them difficult to study on a comparative basis. Recent advances in the unclassified literature have now made such study possible. The comparative study of foreign intelligence systems provides important insights into the foreign policy priorities and goals of the states in question, relevant to the work of both the national security and wider foreign policy communities in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Moreover, the extent to which intelligence systems reflect the political culture of their host societies is also a subject of interest. This course will begin with an introduction to intelligence systems as an academic subject. It will continue with a comparative treatment of several Western and non-Western intelligence systems, to include those of major actors in the international system as well those of small powers. For each intelligence system, we will examine the historical, institutional and cultural factors that make it unique. Finally, the course will examine several functional intelligence challenges and compare how these are addressed by different states. Particular attention will be paid to the identification of pathologies that can have a negative impact on the role of intelligence organizations within a given state, and the reform of intelligence systems to facilitate an appropriate role within a democratic or democratizing society.
- Department: International Security & Diplomacy
- R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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David Gutschmit
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Infrastructure Investment and Developmen
Infrastructure Invest & D
This intensive short course explores the financing, development, and policy landscape of energy and infrastructure projects. Students will examine how partnerships are structured to allocate risk, how capital is raised and deployed across project stages, and how political and regulatory environments shape investment decisions. Through real-world case studies, from carbon pipelines and LNG terminals to rail and airport concessions—students will analyze evolving infrastructure models and evaluate the roles of private, public, and multilateral actors. The course emphasizes practical skills in investment strategy, policy analysis, and project structuring.
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- M 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Instructor:
Joel Moser
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ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Department: Social Work
- W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
- W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
- W 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
- W 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
- T 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- W 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
- T 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
- T 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
- T 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
- W 8:30 p.m.-10:20 p.m.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
- W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
- T 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- M 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
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Craig S Schwalbe
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Natalie Mena
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Helodia Dastine
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Natalie Mena
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Samantha G Schindelheim
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Allison R Ross
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Helaine C Ciporen
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In Young Lee
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Bushra S Husain
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Helaine C Ciporen
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In Young Lee
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Rachel M Goldsmith
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David F Swayne Jr.
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Christine B Carville
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Jessica Chock-Goldman
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Business Analytics III: Modern AI, Deep
- Department: Decision, Risk and Operations
- S 3:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
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Ashwin V Kamath
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Meeting the Climate Challenge at all Lev
Climate Challenge & Govts
This course explores how subnational governments, states, cities, and local jurisdictions are shaping climate policy and leading efforts to transition toward a clean energy economy. While national governments often receive the spotlight, much of the practical, political, and technical work happens closer to the ground.
Students will examine how subnationals regulate utilities, shape building codes, implement clean energy programs, and navigate complex federal dynamics. Topics include emissions reduction, climate resilience, environmental justice, clean energy finance, and political feasibility. The course is structured around real-world case studies, guest insights, and policy exercises that prepare students to develop actionable, context-sensitive climate strategies.
The course encourages practical thinking about political trade-offs, limited resources, and institutional constraints. It is ideal for students interested in public policy, sustainability, and climate leadership at all levels of government. Familiarity with the energy sector is helpful but not required.
- Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
- M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Adam Zurofsky
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Emerging Tech for Impact
MPA-DP Registration Priority.
Unlike typical “Ethical AI” or “Technology for Development” courses that debate whether technologies are good or bad or focus on isolated deployments, this course is designed for non-technical students who want to truly understand both the technologies themselves and the environments they operate in for current and future applications. It offers an accessible introduction to the core technology concepts behind emerging digital tools like AI, Generative AI, Blockchain, and IoT alongside a deep dive into what history and case studies reveal about the enabling environment required for these tools to succeed: infrastructure, policy, funding, localization, and more. It equips students with the foundational understanding and critical lens to ask better questions, increase their digital literacy, recognize patterns, and contribute to sustainable development. Through this course, students will be able to understand what readiness might look like and discover the role they can play in shaping a future where tech serves humanity more effectively. This course is designed for individuals without a technical background who want to engage productively with the growing world of digital technologies for social and environmental impact. Whether you're considering a career shift, seeking to better understand emerging tools like AI, Generative AI, Blockchain, and IoT, or looking to contribute more effectively within your current role, this course will help you build both the technical foundations and the critical insight to do so. It is especially valuable for those who are curious about how these technologies can support sustainable development and who want to explore what it takes to make real impact possible.
- Department: MPA-DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
- T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Mariela J Machado
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Urban Economics
More than 80 percent of the U.S. population lives in urban areas, which generate nearly 90 percent of the nation’s GDP. This course introduces the field of urban economics, which explores why cities exist, how they grow, and the economic forces that shape them.
The course begins by examining the distribution of people and firms across space and the incentives behind urban location decisions. It then turns to how housing and production activities are arranged within cities, how land is valued, and how it is allocated. The course also addresses the role of local government, including the provision of services, regulation, and municipal finance.
Selected topics such as housing, transportation, income inequality, segregation, and urban sustainability help students apply theoretical and empirical models to real policy challenges. By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret urban economic models, evaluate policies using efficiency and equity frameworks, and apply their knowledge to a specific issue in urban policy.
- Department: Urban and Social Policy
- T 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Francesco Brindisi
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PROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
- Department: Social Work
- W 9 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
- T 2 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
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Monique Jethwani
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Department: Social Work
- T 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
- W 8:30 p.m.-10:20 p.m.
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Desiree Bunch
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Mindy Chen
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MACRO COMMUNITY PRACTICE
- Department: Social Work
- W 9 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
- T 2 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
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Jeanette Takamura
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Communicating Science for Policy
Communicating Science Pol
This course examines the communication of scientific evidence in policy settings and prepares students to serve as effective intermediaries between scientific and policy communities. Recognizing that scientists are rarely trained to engage policymakers and that policymakers often lack training in evaluating scientific evidence, the course focuses on the skills required to translate complex scientific findings into actionable policy insights. Students learn how to synthesize evidence, communicate uncertainty, and tailor scientific information for diverse audiences, including government agencies, legislatures, industry, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on the role of the science advisor as an honest broker of knowledge rather than an advocate, as well as on strategies for communicating controversial or politically polarized issues with clarity, credibility, and respect. Through applied exercises and case studies, students develop practical tools for supporting evidence-informed decision making in complex policy environments.
- Department: Tech Policy and Innovation
- W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Comparative Urban Policy
Studying not just global cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo, but especially developing global cities like Rio de Janeiro, Cairo, Jakarta, Dubai, Shanghai, and Mumbai, has never been more important. Over half of the world’s population is now urban, and twelve of the world’s sixteen largest cities are outside of the “affluent core” (i.e. Western Europe, the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand). As developing cities continue to expand, we must acknowledge the critical role that they play as sociocultural centers and as nodes in the world economy. We should also recognize that, in spite of these cities’ conspicuous differences, many of them share a set of challenges including: sprawl, poor sanitation, poverty, inequality, pollution, corruption, and crime. This course in comparative urban policy will help you develop a keener understanding of these challenges while also introducing you to some innovative solutions.
Our focus will be on how academics and analysts study and debate urban policy. Global developing cities will serve as the central geopolitical context for our discussion on governance strategies. We will explore questions such as: What political strategies do citizens have available to influence their city governments? Are the structures of governance in developing cities designed to respond to citizens’ needs? How do governments redistribute resources and responsibilities from federal to regional and local institutions to balance urban growth and social equity? How do governments and the private sector respond to the need for infrastructure and social services? What are the problems with publicly vs. privately operated infrastructure and services? What is the role of local institutions and civil society in addressing problems of the slums and housing crises caused by heightened urban growth? How do urban governments and private actors prevent center city decay? Who benefits from mega-projects? What sort of innovations can help improve service delivery, ensure environmental sustainability, and promote orderly growth in developing cities? How do governments, international organizations, and social movements impact urban policies to resolve problems of segregation, displacement, and economic inequality?
- Department: Urban and Social Policy
- R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
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Vojislava Filipcevic
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Policy Through Partnerships for the Liva
Urban Policy Partnerships
This course explores the growing role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in addressing urban challenges across housing, education, and economic development. Students will examine how cities are responding to crises with innovative, cross-sector collaborations, and analyze the implications for governance, equity, and service delivery. Drawing on recent trends and practical examples, the course equips students with tools to assess partnership models, evaluate policy tradeoffs, and develop effective interventions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, negotiation, and strategic planning in the context of building livable cities through collaborative approaches.
- Department: Urban and Social Policy
- T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Ashley R Macquarrie-Tomey
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INTEGRATED PRACTICE AND PROGRAMMING
INTEGRATED PRACT & PROGRA
Students learn to think and practice as advanced generalist social work practitioners. Emphasis is placed on helping students to develop a conceptual framework with which they can differentially assess the multiple, interrelated interventions needed to respond to clients' issues. The course focuses on advanced direct practice; assessment of the service needs of individuals, families, client populations, and neighborhoods; case management; and community social work with vulnerable populations.
- Department: Social Work
- W 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
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Anna M Hedrick
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Katherine K Tineo
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Amy S Kapadia
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India: A Study of an Emerging Market Eco
India-Emerging Market Eco
This course is devoted to an in-depth study of India’s economy. Topics include growth, poverty, inequality, the fiscal deficit, public debt, the current account deficit, exchange-rate management, the financial sector, taxation, trade policy, foreign direct investment, capital account convertibility, urban land markets, and labor-market policies. Post-independence economic history and political economy would be integral to the study of these topics. The course assumes knowledge of introductory micro- and macroeconomics.
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Arvind Panagariya
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SEMINAR ON POLICY PRACTICE I
- Department: Social Work
- T 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
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John G Robertson
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The Israeli Economy
This course examines the evolution of the Israeli economy from its founding to the present, with particular attention to contemporary economic conditions, policy challenges, and growth strategies. Drawing on economic theory and comparative perspectives, students analyze major structural transformations in the Israeli economy, including its emergence as a global center for innovation and technology. The course explores key issues such as economic growth, productivity, labor markets, inequality, fiscal and monetary policy, and international integration, while also assessing the effects of recent domestic and global economic shocks and the policy responses they have generated. Through the study of Israel as a young, small, open economy, students develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities and constraints facing policymakers in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Karnit Flug
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Navigating China
IFEP Concentration Registration Priority.
No business and no government can ignore China. The People's Republic of China is the world's second-largest economy and is on track to surpass the US economyin the future. China represents enormous opportunities for businesses and public policies, but it also presents a set of tough challenges. This course is designed to provide a framework for understanding these issues. As several other emerging market economies hope to follow China's footsteps, the conceptual framework in the course should help one appreciate the risks and rewards in these economies better as well. In this course, we will discuss what motivates the Chinese as savers, consumers, workers, and entrepreneurs. We will examine both the people factor and the government factor that underpin China's growth story. We will not be satisfied with simply repeating the conventional wisdoms, but will probe deeper than what we often read or hear. We will also combine conceptual knowledge with practical insight by inviting distinguished speakers with rich business or government experience to share their perspectives on China's business environment and other related topics.
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- W 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
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Instructor:
Shang-Jin Wei
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Threat Financing and Anti-Money Launderi
Threat Financing & AML
Threat Financing and Anti-Money Laundering
is a class that provides an overview of the world of money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions. It delves into how these areas are handled by governments around the world, especially focusing on the United States and its reach overseas. The class does a deep dive into the realm of compliance programs and the regulations and laws that apply to financial institutions, such as banks, brokerage firms, and investment advisers; to money services businesses, including money transmitters and the hawala system; and to gambling entities, including those that are online as well as casinos. Fines issued to various entities will be analyzed, such as the $3 billion fine imposed upon TD Bank in the fall of 2024, as well as criminal penalties that have been imposed on individuals and entities.
A review of how funds are moved, such as via the transfer of real estate, art, and jewelry, will be conducted. Some guest speakers who handle such issues on a daily basis will be brought in to provide their analysis. In this class, the perspective of law enforcement, regulators, and compliance personnel will be presented.
- Department: International Security & Diplomacy
- M 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
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Annemarie McAvoy
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SPECIAL NEEDS ROTATION PEDIATRICS
- Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
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Instructor:
Aaron G Myers
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Global Health and Public Policy
Global Health & Public Po
MPA-DP Registration Priority.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the major global health challenges facing low- and middle-income countries and their implications for sustainable development. Organized into thematic modules, the course covers foundational topics in global health, key disease burdens such as HIV, TB, and malaria, maternal and child health, nutrition, epidemic preparedness, and the evolving role of technologies and financing in global health systems.
Instruction integrates expert guest lectures, case studies, and policy discussions to examine effective health interventions and implementation barriers. Students will critically assess global health strategies, analyze policy responses, and engage with real-world applications.
- Department: MPA-DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
- T 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
- 3 points
International Trade
IFEP Concentration Registration Priority.
This course explores both the theory and policy of international trade. In the first half, students will learn why countries trade, what determines trade patterns, and how trade affects prices, welfare, and income distribution. Key models covered include the Ricardian, Specific Factors, and Heckscher-Ohlin models, along with extensions on migration and offshoring. In the second half, the course focuses on trade policy instruments such as tariffs, quotas, and subsidies, examining their effects under different market structures. Topics include the political economy of trade, strategic trade policy, climate and agricultural subsidies, and international trade agreements. Prior coursework in microeconomics is required. Students will develop both analytical and applied understanding of global trade issues.
- Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
- W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
- W 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
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Instructor:
Arvind Panagariya
Wikipedia Info - 3 points
Social and Regenerative Entrepreneurship
Social Impact, AI & Desig
This workshop-style course introduces students to the principles of social entrepreneurship and human-centered design. Working in teams, students will identify pressing social or environmental challenges, conduct stakeholder research, and develop new venture ideas through iterative prototyping, budgeting, and pitching. The course emphasizes design thinking methodologies and includes instruction in customer discovery, solution testing, and storytelling for social impact.
Through hands-on collaboration and expert feedback, students will build a viable social enterprise plan—nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid—and present their venture to potential partners and funders. Ideal for students who want to develop an idea, contribute to a team, or explore the tools and mindset needed to launch a mission-driven venture.
- Department: Tech Policy and Innovation
- W 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
- 3 points
ANESTHESIOLOGY CLERKSHIP
- Department: Anesthesiology
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Instructor:
Stephanie Chen
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ANESTHESIOLOGY CLERKSHIP
- Department: Anesthesiology
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Instructor:
Stephanie Chen
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ANESTHESIOLOGY CLERKSHIP
- Department: Anesthesiology
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Instructor:
Stephanie Chen
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Service Learning
- Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
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Instructor:
Amy K Herbert
Info - 0 points