The Public Policy minor examines how humans organize society and make collective choices. It focuses particularly on political actors and the institutions that humans use to implement public policy choices. Students with a Public Policy minor examine the policy process, substantive policy areas and the application of policy analysis tools and advocacy strategies in the contemporary political system.
Minor in Public Policy Requirements: 18 credits*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Process | ||
| Select six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Judicial Process | ||
| American Presidency | ||
| Congress And The Legislative Process | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Urban Politics | ||
| Mass Media In American Politics | ||
| Policy Skills | ||
| Select six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Campaigns and Elections | ||
| Public and Non-Profit Administration | ||
| Faith and Political Action | ||
| Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Public Affairs Internship | ||
| Substantive Policy Areas | ||
| Select six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Gender and Politics | ||
| Environmental Politics And Policy | ||
| Public Policy and Healthcare | ||
| Federal Indian Policy and Law | ||
| Public Policy And Poverty In The United States | ||
| Issues And Challenges In American Foreign Policy | ||
| Foreign Policy And Diplomacy Of Major Powers | ||
| Equality, Minorities, And Public Policy | ||
| Global Poverty and Development | ||
| Politics And Ethics Of Science And Technology | ||
| Game Theory And Social Choice | ||
| Poverty, Development and Public Policy | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| * | Kingfisher concentration requirements are 9 credits total, chosen from the list of courses in the associated minor. Unless otherwise specified. |