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College Catalog: 2013-2014
Salameno School of American and International Studies (SSAIS): Public Policy
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Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a flexible, interdisciplinary sequence of courses, listed below, leading to a minor in Public Policy. The Public Policy minor has been designed to complement such majors as Political Science, Law and Society, Environmental Studies, and International Studies.
The added focus on Public Policy turns the student’s attention to problems and solutions in the world of public events. The Public Policy minor enhances effective citizenship and analytical rigor, giving the student a concrete focus on application of principles and methods generated by the major.
Students earning the Public Policy minor often go on to graduate work, either at the Masters of Ph.D. level in the field of Public Policy. Public administration careers are available to Public Policy minors. Federal, state, and local governments employ professionals with a background in Public Policy.
- Students are required to take 6 courses (24 credits) to complete this minor.
- At least 1/2 of the courses fulfilling a minor must be distinct from the student’s major. That is, three of the five courses required for a minor cannot be used towards fulfillment of major requirements. A school core does not need to be completed for a minor. Minors are open to students regardless of school affiliation.
PUBLIC POLICY MINOR
- Subject & Course # – Title & Course Description
- Required Courses:
- Research Methods Course (select one of the following):
- Choose one Process Courses such as (200 level or higher):
- Choose one Content Area Courses such as (200 level or higher) (consult with your advisor):
- An internship is recommended but is optional.
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