Public Policy & Administration
Interdisciplinary Programs
Program Overview
The Public Policy and Administration concentration in the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Programs degree imparts students with an understanding of how governmental policy affects and interacts with organizational structure, decision-making, and function. Graduates from this program are equipped to make an impact in public and non-profit sectors, with coursework covering:
- Contemporary/Critical Issues
- Cultural Studies
- Historical Change
- Method and Theory
- Political Issues and Society
- Professional Development
What You’ll Learn
This theory and research focused concentration dives deep into the internal structures and workings of policy and practice. As you navigate this program, you’ll, in turn, be prepared to navigate organizational structures and become a more effective leader across the public and private sectors.
Career Expectations
Graduates from this program are prepared for roles across government, business, and non-profit sectors, including:
- Administrative Services Coordinator
- Campaign Staffer
- Grant Writer
- Legislative Aide
- Operations Coordinator
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Research Associate
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Featured Courses
Public agencies, their organization, personnel, financial management, and administrative responsibility. The policy-making process and political environment.
Research design, the nature of data, and the logic of methods used in political science
Theories, methods, and findings of research concerning individual behavior in a social context.
Processes whereby United States foreign policies are made and implemented, focusing on interaction within federal bureaucracy and roles of the President, Congress, the press, and public opinion.
