The Policy Studies program examines how decisions are made and how they affect government policies at the international, federal, state, and local levels, as well as in private business and nonprofit organizations. We We also look at the policymaking process, the resulting impact, and how, in general, policies affect people's lives. The The major introduces students to historical, social, economic, and political factors shaping contemporary policy issues. Students develop an expertise in a policy area of their choice that provides a broad range of scholarly perspectives. Requirements are also listed in the course catalog.
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MATRICULATED AFTER FALL 2021
Major
Requirements
Students are required to take a 21-credit course core and a 9-credits of electives numbered 300 or above.
MAX 123: Critical Issues for the United States
- PAI 305: Policy Implementation
- PST 101: An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
- MAX 201: Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences
- PST 315: Methods of Public Policy Analysis & Presentation
- PST 410: Practicum in Public Policy
ECN 101: Introductory Microeconomics
Electives
- All PST and PAI courses numbered 300 or above.
- PHP 318: Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
- PHP 402: Implementing and Evaluating Health Programs
- IST 343: Data in Society
- IST 387: Introduction to Applied Data Science
- PSC 302: Environmental Politics and Policy
- PSC 308: The Politics of U.S. Public Policy
- SWK 314: Social Welfare Policy and Services I
- SWK 315: Social Welfare Policy and Services II
- WRT 307: Advanced Writing Studio: Professional Writing
Minor
The Policy Studies Minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding problems confronting our society. The minor in policy studies consists of 18 credits, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses 300 and above. We strongly recommend that you try to fit the major into your academic plans rather than the minor.
Core Requirements
The following courses are required:1. PST
- PST 101: An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
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- ECN 101: Introductory Microeconomics
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- PST 410: Practicum in Public Policy
Additional Information
The remaining 9 credits are taken from courses numbered 300 or above. The eligible courses are available each semester on the Policy Studies Course Selection Guide.
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FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MATRICULATED PRIOR TO FALL 2021
Policy Studies is an interdisciplinary major that requires 10 courses with six core courses and four courses completed in your chosen topical specialization.
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Major
Requirements
- PST 101: An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
- MAX 201: Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences
- PST 315: Methods of Public Policy Analysis and Presentation
- PST 410: Practicum in Public Policy
- ECN 101 or ECN 102: Introductory Microeconomics or Introductory Macroeconomics
- MAX 123: Critical Issues for the United States
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- Environment;
- Government and Business;
- Health, Education, and Human Services;
- Society and the Legal System.
Minor Requirements
The Policy Studies Minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding problems confronting our society. The minor in policy studies consists of 18 credits, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses above 299. We strongly recommend that you try to fit the major into your academic plans rather than the minor.
Core Requirements
The following courses are required:
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- PST 101: An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
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- ECN 101: Introductory Microeconomics
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- PST 410: Practicum in Public Policy
Topical Specializations
The remaining 9 credits are taken from courses numbered 300 or above within one of the following specializations:
- Environment;
- Government and Business;
- Health, Education, and Human Services;
- Society and the Legal System.
The eligible courses within each specialization are available each semester on the Policy Studies Course Selection Guide.
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