Public Policy and Administration Minor

The Public Policy and Administration Minor provides the foundation for students to analyze the political, economic and quantitative aspects of how public agencies function and attempt to address significant social problems. Students can further tailor the minor to explore public problem solving in different policy areas in local, national or international contexts.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 13-14 Credits

ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 326 - Current Economic Policy 3 Credit(s)
POLS 110 - Introduction to U.S. Politics 4 Credit(s)
POLS 325 - U.S. Public Policy & Administration 4 Credit(s)

Electives: 6-8 Credits

ENVR 320 - Policy & Protected Areas 3 Credit(s)
ECON 302 - The Global Economy 3 Credit(s)
ECON 320 - Economy and Environment 3 Credit(s)
ECON 340 - Health Economics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 470 - Public Sector Economics 3 Credit(s)
HLTH 361 - Foundations of Community Health 3 Credit(s)
POLS 322 - State and Local Government 4 Credit(s)
POLS 327 - Law and Society 4 Credit(s)
POLS 340 - International Environmental Policy 4 Credit(s)
POLS 349 - European Union 4 Credit(s)
POLS 359 - International Migrants & Refugees 4 Credit(s)
POLS 414 - Environmental Law 4 Credit(s)
POLS 491 - Public Policy Internship 4 Credit(s)

Note(s)

A grade of 2.0 or better must be achieved in all courses
Only one course for the minor can be taken S/U
No more than 2 courses may be double counted against this minor and any other major or minor

Public Policy and Administration Minor

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 13-14 Credits

Electives: 6-8 Credits

Note(s)

Total Credit Hours Required: 19-22