Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy

Policy is just a fancy word for “rules”. From schools, to parks to your own workplace, policies determine what can (or cannot) be done in a particular space. From administrative policies to ordinances and laws, we train you to locate, understand and analyze the policies that impact you, your family, community, state, nation and world.

In the UIC Public Policy major, students learn how to analyze, evaluate, and implement policy decisions that help to build just, resilient, and livable communities. We all have the power within advocacy and public policy to foster social change in our world. Come learn how to do it at the UIC Public Policy program and take off your career in public service

Who is a good fit for our program

Students who are curious about why bad policies are perpetuated, how to fix them, at what level of government is there opportunity for positive change, and the role of non-profits in transforming democracy are an ideal fit.

Highlights of our core program:

Values-driven public service training means that we encourage all our students to have a vision about what a high-functioning democracy should look like
Analytically grounded training gives you concrete skills to take directly into the workforce, and soft-skills and leadership development to help our students work in highly collaborative environments