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DEGREE: BACHELOR OF ARTS
MAJOR: PUBLIC POLICY
The School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) within the College of Arts and Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy that provides students the opportunity to examine complex public issues and the policies developed to address them through a multiple set of disciplines such as Sociology, Education, Leadership, History, and Political Science. The Public Policy degree integrates concepts across different disciplines equipping students with the tools required to examine and understand the purpose and impacts of public policies that address the social, economic, political and environmental conditions affecting communities in the U.S. and globally. Within a liberal arts context, the program focuses on building core skills and professional dispositions so students can effectively take on public policy roles of responsibility that contribute to communities and society at large. In addition, students can pursue their individual interests through a minor that fosters a depth of understanding within a specific content area and through directed electives that provide more exploratory opportunities.
Under the guidance of an interdisciplinary faculty and through field-based learning activities, students will develop the capacity to engage in policy analysis and policy formation. The degree is designed to develop students’ curiosity, confidence, and engagement through the direct interaction with challenging, real-world issues and with those whose responsibility it is to address them.
As a result, Public Policy majors will learn how to effect change in the public, nonprofit and private sectors, specifically preparing them to be entry-level policy analysts, public officials, and community/ civic leaders. Majors will also be prepared for graduate work in law, public administration, environmental studies, public policy, and health care administration as well as being able to pursue Masters and Ph.D. degrees in the School of Public Policy and Administration.
In the fall of the junior year, Public Policy majors may apply to the accelerated, combined 4+1 program that enables completion of a B.A. in Public Policy and an M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy in five years. Application and program requirements are available at the website of the School of Public Policy and Administration: http://www.sppa.udel.edu
The BA in Public Policy is awarded to those students who follow a broad course of study and is designed to provide a liberal education. For this degree, students must complete a minimum of 124 credits composed of requirements for general education, college skills and breadth requirements, required courses in a major, and elective courses. A grade of C- is required in all major courses. No more than 45 credits with the same departmental prefix (including cross-listed courses) may be counted toward the total required for the degree.
Students who wish to change from another major in the University are encouraged to contact the Undergraduate Office in the School of Public Policy and Administration for more information.
University and College requirements.
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UAPP 110 |
Changing the World: The Role of Public Policy |
3 |
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UAPP 225 |
Crafting Public Policy |
3 |
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UAPP 325 |
Public Policy Analysis |
3 |
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UAPP 300 |
Public Policy Field Experience |
3 |
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UAPP 440 |
Contemporary Policy Issues |
3 |
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Policy Concentration |
15 |
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Students must complete 15 credits of coursework in one of the following concentrations: |
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Policy Studies
Policy Analysis
Public and Nonprofit Administration
Urban Policy, Planning, and Historic Preservation |
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Courses in the public policy concentrations are listed online at http://www.sppa.udel.edu/policyconcentrations |
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Total Required Credits for the Major |
124 |
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