Course # 31941 Section Number 2 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 11:00am-12:20pm Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Kim Wolske Syllabus Course Overview 3/14/24 Many policies are aimed at influencing people's behavior. The most well-intentioned policies can fail, however, if they are not designed to be compatible with the way people actually think and make decisions. This course will draw from the fields of cognitive, social, and environmental psychology to (1) examine the ways in which human behavior deviates from the standard rational actor model typically assumed by economics, and (2) provide strategies for improving the design, implementation, and evaluation of public-facing policies. The basic premise of this course is that a foundational understanding of human behavior can lead not only to more effective policies, but enhanced decision-making and well-being. This course was previously titled Psychology for Policy Designers. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kim Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kim Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Student Profile: Eltjana Plaku, MPP Class of 2026 Thu., October 17, 2024 'Dobbs Dads': The Sleeper Coalition That Could Turn out for Kamala Harris Wed., October 16, 2024 Illinois officials battle misinformation to protect integrity of November election Tue., October 15, 2024 Upcoming Events More events 2024 Pearson Global Forum | Negotiation and Agreement Fri., October 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM 1201 East 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Coffee Chat in Boston, MA Fri., October 18, 2024 | 8:30 AM The Well Coffee House 212 Washington St Boston, MA 02108 United States Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., October 18, 2024 | 12:00 PM
October 08, 2024 National Fair Chance Hiring Conference – Erasing Criminal Records: What’s New in Policy and Practice