BA/BS in Public Policy Analysis

The bachelor's program in public policy trains students to tackle public challenges through policy design, leadership, and management. It explores how government collaborates with nonprofits, businesses, and citizens on matters like climate, health care, schooling, and technology. Majors start with introductory seminars on current policy controversies, then move to core study of policy process, economics, statistics, and writing. Upper-level electives support deeper study, and a senior capstone asks students to apply their skills to an actual policy question. Graduates leave with writing and analytical skills that serve policy-focused work well. Mentors help students grow as leaders, and graduates enter government, nonprofits, social enterprises, and private firms, or pursue law and advanced degrees. The major rewards curiosity about how public decisions are made.