PSYC395

SOC SCI RES TO INFLNCE PUB POL

Department
Psychology
Terms offered
6
Data refreshed
Jun 30, 2026

Description

Section information text: The purpose of this course is to teach students strategies for using their research knowledge to influence public policy decisions, particularly at the state level. Students will also be involved in the planning and implementation of the Family Impact Seminar, a seminar where Clark faculty and their colleagues present research to state legislators at an annual symposium at the State House in Boston in late March. Students will learn the importance of using research to influence public policy, the challenges in translating research into a format that is relevant to policymakers, and strategies for overcoming those challenges.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2012–2019

2012
2019
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 14% chance, high confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2019 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2018 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2015 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2014 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2013 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2012 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Wed, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM JC343 2012
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC395
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2019Denise A. HinesLecture1 1 of 15 enrolled36486
Spring 2018Denise A. HinesLecture1 3 of 15 enrolled36486
Spring 2016Denise A. HinesLecture1 4 of 15 enrolled35120
Spring 2014Denise A. HinesLecture1 7 of 15 enrolled31805
Spring 2013Denise A. HinesLecture1 4 of 15 enrolled31805
Spring 2012Denise A. HinesLecture1 3 of 15 enrolled31805