Public Policy Minor
Coordinator: Mary Anderson, Ph.D.
A minor in public policy bridges the gap between theory and application. Students will be prepared to pursue careers that address policy across a variety of industries including government, business, and not-for-profit organizations. Students can focus on areas including democracy policy, international policy, environmental policy, and social/education policy.
Students completing a minor in Public Policy complete a minimum of six courses (19–21 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUP-100 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| ECN-102 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| GLO-300 | Public Policy Writing | 3 |
| Research Methods Course (choose one) | 3 | |
| Seminar in Research and Methodology | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Research Methods in Criminal Justice | ||
| Econometrics | ||
| Historical Research Methods | ||
| Statistics and Research Methods I | ||
| Statistics and Research Methods II | ||
| Research Methods I | ||
| Research Methods II | ||
| Complete two courses from one of the following policy tracks | 6 | |
| Democracy Policy Track | ||
| Historic Site and Cultural Resource Management | ||
| Introduction to Homeland Security and the Intelligence Community | ||
| Introduction to Media Writing | ||
| Urban America | ||
| The American Civil Rights Movement | ||
| Modern America | ||
| Political Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology and Community Engagement | ||
| Psychology of Community | ||
| Multicultural Drama and Performance | ||
| Theatre and Community Engagement | ||
Special topics course approved by coordinator | ||
| International Affairs and Foreign Policy Track | ||
| International Trade and Global Corporations | ||
| Introduction to Globalization | ||
| Vietnam War | ||
| History of Warfare | ||
| Modern American Foreign Policy | ||
| Theories and Practices of International Relations in the 21st Century | ||
| International Social Work | ||
Special topics course approved by coordinator | ||
| Environmental and Climate Policy Track | ||
| Coastal Economics & the Maritime Environment | ||
| Natural Resource Management | ||
| Earth 2050 | ||
| International Environment and Development | ||
Special topics course approved by coordinator | ||
| Social and Education Policy Track | ||
| Illustrating Worlds: Cyborgs, Aliens, and Elves | ||
| Introduction to Historic Preservation | ||
| Exploring American Diversity Through Film and Television | ||
| Media and Social Change | ||
| Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | ||
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| Social Decision Making | ||
| Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Inequality and Health | ||
| History of Social Work and Social Welfare Policy | ||
| Theatre for Children and Youth | ||
Special topics course approved by coordinator | ||
| Internship or Immersive Experience chosen with guidance and approval from program coordinator | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies Internship | ||
| Public Policy Internship | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |