Program Overview
Whatever industry or field you find yourself in, public policy plays a part within it. Let us help you understand the principles upon which all social laws are based. You’ll gain a comprehensive look at our current systems through American Government, Public Policy and Public Administration courses. Topics include creating policy, budgeting, Congress and the courts, policy issues and policy analysis. You’ll be exposed to these concepts on the national, state and local levels, allowing for application in a variety of settings. You will be able to create ethical, legal and effective boundaries within your organization. Assert yourself as a distinguished professional in your field as you apply this knowledge.
Courses
Specific courses required:
- PO 1023 - Liberties, Rights, and the Constitution
- PO 3123 - Public Policy
- PO 3323 - Public Administration II
Twelve hours chosen from:
- PO 2253 - American State and Local Government
- PO 4813 - Washington Seminar
- EC 3303 - Natural Resource Economics
- ESS 2123 - Principles of Sustainability
- ESS 4213 - Environmental Law and Policy
- HI 4153 - Urban History and Politics