The B.A. in Public Policy trains undergraduate students in the theories, values, research and communication skills, and analytical tools that shape the policymaking process, combining coursework in economics, statistics, ethics, political processes, and policy communication with applied exercises, case studies, and a capstone project. Students learn to analyze policy challenges using data, evaluate programs and outcomes, and articulate solutions to diverse audiences, preparing them to contribute to evidence-based solutions in government, nonprofit, and private-sector settings.
| MATH 111 or ST 260 Introduction to Data Science/Statistical Data Analysis | 3 |
| EC 110 or 112 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Political Context of Policymaking (Select One) – PSC 101 Intro to American Politics – PSC 211 State and Local Government – PSC 312 American Legislative Systems – PSC 361 Fiscal Policy and Budget – PSC 368 Interest Group Politics – PSC 370 American Public Policy | 3 |
| PPOL 320 Economics of Public Policy | 3 |
| PPOL 321 Values in Public Policy | 3 |
| PPOL 322 Communicating Public Policy (Satisfies Writing Core) | 3 |
| PPOL 420 Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 3 |
| PPOL 497 Capstone in Public Policy | 3 |
| Choose two electives from list of approved courses (forthcoming) | 6 |
| Total Credits for Major | 33 |