Bachelors in Public Policy and Governance

PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE Concentration (24 credits)

The Public Policy and Governance concentration provides students with a clear understanding of public policy, the policy process, and policy analysis. Students have the opportunity to develop perspectives on a variety of contemporary public policy issues, especially those that emerge from scientific and technological advancements. Students are introduced to the concept of public policy and the policy making process and methodologies associated with policy analysis. The roles of stakeholders and interest groups are discussed in the context of contemporary cases in various policy arenas.

Required Course:

PUBL – 101 Foundations of Public Policy 3 credits
Electives Courses: PUBL – 201 Ethics, Values and Public Policy 3 credits
STSO – 201 Science and Technology Policy 3 credits
PUBL – 210 Introductions to Qualitative Policy Analysis 3 credits
POLS – 220 Global Political Economy 3 credits
PUBL – 301 Public Policy Analysis 3 credits
SOCI – 340 Urban Planning and Policy 3 credits
POLS – 345 Politics and Public Policy 3 credits
STSO – 421 Environmental Policies 3 credits