NASPAA Competency: Participate in and contribute to the policy process (artifact:
PADM 7663)
This competency means that students should be able to demonstrate the ability to do the
following:
1. Apply appropriate theories of public policy to specific policy contexts
2. Describe the mechanisms of, and opportunities for, participation throughout the
policy process
Artifact: {Link to pper or project which demonstrates knowledge of this competency. You
will upload your pper and link it on the “Artifact” tab for this page.}
1) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to apply appropriate theories of
public policy to specific policy contexts? (100-200 words)
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2) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to describe the mechanisms of,
and opportunities for, participation throughout the policy process? (100-200 words)
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3) Discuss three ways in which your coursework in the MPA program has enhanced
your abilities to participate in and contribute to the policy process (100-200 words)
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