Students learn how to analyze the conditions to which social policies seek to respond, the processes by which such policies are carried out, and the consequences of the policies. Students selecting this concentration are required to take an introductory course on social welfare policy and services, after which they can pick an advanced course in a more specialized area such as child welfare, aging, or mental health. Foundations of Social Welfare Policy M211. Public Policy for the Elderly and Their Families M212. Child Welfare Policy M214.
Students learn travel modeling, forecast methods, and transportation demand management.
They are introduced to emerging trends in travel behavior and are given a thorough grounding in transportation economics and finance at the federal, state, and local levels. Students also study the impact of urban transportation systems on air quality, relying on case studies of proposals for improving air quality and energy conservation through transportation planning. Transportation, Land Use and Urban Form M221. Travel Behavior Analysis M222. Transportation Economics, Finance and Policy M223.