Fall 2026 Public Policy

Location: 130 CUPPA; Phone: (312) 996-3109.

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

PPOL 100

Individual Action and Democratic Citizenship

3 hours. UIC GE Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45144DIS - ADARRANGEDARR2ONLHealy, SOnline with deadlines
Online
44643LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLHealy, SOnline with deadlines

PPOL 105

Programming and Data Analysis for Public Policy I

3 hours. Advisor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46376LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR22022AEHMeet on campus
50493LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMMW22022AEHMeet on campus

PPOL 210

Introduction to Public Policy

3 hours. Previously listed PA 210. UIC GE US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45129LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLShafiq, SOnline with deadlines

PPOL 230

Nonprofit Organizations and Civil Society

3 hours. Previously listed as PA 230. UIC GE Past, and UIC GE US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46092LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLAlbrecht, KOnline with deadlines

PPOL 231

Social Policy and Inequality in the U.S.

3 hours. Previously listed as PA 231. UIC GE US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45130LEC12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR22012AEHLaurito, AMeet on campus
Introduction to Social Policy

PPOL 300

Urban Policy and Metropolitan Governance

3 hours. Previously listed as PA 300. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Public Policy or Urban Studies and college-level Microeconomics; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42353LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW22322AEHOn campus and online
Urban Policy & Metro Governanc

PPOL 303

Policy Implementation and Management

3 hours. Previously listed as PA 303. Prerequisite(s): PPOL 210 and admission to the BA in Public Policy or Urban Studies; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42354LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR22362AEHLiang, JOn campus and online
LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT22362AEHLiang, JOn campus and online

PPOL 305

Policy Analysis

3 hours. Previously listed as PA 305. Prerequisite(s): PPOL 210 and admission to the BA in Public Policy or Urban Studies or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43758LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR22012AEHLaurito, AMeet on campus

PPOL 430

Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): PPOL 230.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49803LCD06:00 PM - 09:00 PMW22362AEHMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
49887LCD06:00 PM - 09:00 PMW22362AEHMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

PPOL 491

Internship Experience in Public Policy and Urban Studies

3 hours. Same as US 491. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Previously listed as UPA 491. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50380DIS - ADARRANGEDHayes, SGuided Individual Student
50379PR - APARRANGEDHayes, SGuided Individual Student
Departmental Approval Required

PPOL 499

Independent Study in Public Policy

1 TO 3 hours. Previously listed as PA 499. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Public Policy program or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43762CNFARRANGED
48292CNFARRANGED
44243CNFARRANGEDLaurito, AGuided Individual Student