Public Policy minors will acquire deep knowledge of governmental processes, master the tools of policy analysis used in the field, and develop a thorough understanding of how public policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated. The program is structured around a required course in American government (POLS 2010) and a two-course sequence in public policy (POLS 2040 and PM 3235). Students can then choose 9 hours from a variety of electives to acquire further skills and knowledge relevant to the policy areas that they wish to specialize in, including but not limited to: economic policy, social policy, urban development, health care, family policy, crime and punishment, judicial policy, and foreign policy. Students with a minor in public policy prepare for the following jobs and career paths: policy analyst, policy researcher, legislative analyst, public affairs specialist, government relations officer, lobbyist, and policy analyst. They can work for legislators, government agencies, think tanks, non-profit and advocacy groups, IGOs, INGOs, and universities.
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