Bachelor of Science in Public Policy

Public policy affects every aspect of our lives, from the prices of the goods we buy to the decisions we make about where to live, work, and go to school. By majoring in Public Policy you will apply an interdisciplinary social science curriculum to analyze and improve how government policies effect children and families, crime, democracy, education, the environment, financial markets, inequality, public health, product markets, the workplace, and beyond. The study of public policy involves understanding the politics and processes of policy creation and implementation, as well as evaluation of whether policies are improving our lives and well being. Students majoring in Public Policy study the effects of government policies on children and families, crime, democracy, education, the environment, financial markets, inequality, public health, product markets, the workplace, and more. The major's unique strength stems from the research tools learned and used robust theory, rigorous empirical quantitative skills, analytical thinking and planning, practical applications to real world policy issues skills demanded by the best in government and industry.