PBPL 274: Social Innovation in Theory and Practice

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Units: 4

Hours: Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

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Prerequisites: graduate standing; or consent of instructor

Description: Introduces the theories and practices associated with social innovation and public policy. Explores key concepts and debates that include discussions about social entrepreneurship, systems approaches, and design thinking. Follows with practices of social innovation including case studies at varying levels and applications specific to public policy areas.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.