Class Listings Spring 2026 Semester

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

Last generated: Tuesday, October 21 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

PPOL 101

Contemporary Issues in Public Policy

3 hours. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
47870	LCD	ARRANGED		ARR	2ONL	Healy, S		Online with deadlines

PPOL 205

Programming and Data Analysis for Public Policy II

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): PPOL 105. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
48633	LCD	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	TR	408	2SCE	Chang, H		Meet on campus

PPOL 210

Introduction to Public Policy

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
45546	LCD	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	F	ARR	2ONL		On campus and online
	LCD	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	MW	2236	2AEH		On campus and online
44323	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Watson, J	On campus and online
	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MW	C003	2LCC	Watson, J	On campus and online
3 hours

PPOL 220

Introduction to Civic Technology

3 hours. US Society course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
45235	LCD	04:00 PM - 04:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Shafiq, S		On campus and online
	LCD	04:00 PM - 04:50 PM	MW	107	2LH	Shafiq, S		On campus and online

PPOL 230

Nonprofit Organizations and Civil Society

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
46555	LCD	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Albrecht, K		On campus and online
	LCD	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	MW	C003	2LCC	Albrecht, K		On campus and online

PPOL 240

Environmental Policy

3 hours. Previously listed as PA 240. US Society course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
41960	LCD	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Liang, J		On campus and online
	LCD	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	MW	205	2GH	Liang, J		On 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. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
41100	LCD	02:00 PM - 03:15 PM	TR	135	2ARC	Lang, L		On campus and online

PPOL 330

Introduction to Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): PPOL 230.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
46558	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR	2236	2AEH	Plotner, S		Meet on campus

PPOL 405

Evaluating Public Policies and Programs

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Previously listed as PA 405. Prerequisite(s): PPOL 205. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
47346	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	2236	2AEH	Holmes, T		On campus and online

PPOL 467

Civic Engagement

3 OR 4 hours. Same as PA 467. 3 undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MPA program or consent of instructor. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Restricted to students in the Pub Policy, Mgmt, & Analytics department.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
42226	LCD	06:30 PM - 09:00 PM	T	135	2ARC	Hoereth, J		Meet on campus
3 hours

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.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
48249	DIS - AD	ARRANGED	Hayes, S
Departmental Approval Required
48250	PR - AP	ARRANGED	Hayes, S

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor	Instructional Method
44707	CNF	ARRANGED
44710	CNF	ARRANGED	Hoereth, J
44654	CNF	ARRANGED	Laurito, A	Guided Individual Student