Public Policy and Advocacy, B.A.

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The new B.A. program in Public Policy and Advocacy is an interdisciplinary Social Science major focusing upon public and community affairs. The major appeals to a wide range of capable students, especially those interested in policy analysis, community advocacy, political activism, public administration, journalism, conventional and social entrepreneurship, and pre-law.

The program offers two concentrations. The Public Law/Conservatorship concentration appeals to those interested in law school and those interested in a career as a court appointed conservator and guardian, which involves financial planning for elderly people and is one of the few well-paying fields for which there is a drastic shortage of qualified applicants. The Service and Activism concentration appeals to majors whose future work will, in various ways, involve leadership in public and community affairs.

Paving the Way to Exciting and Successful Futures:

Students in this major can pursue many different goals with this course of study: a lucrative career as a conservator and guardian immediately after graduation; preparation for work in fields related to activism, policy analysis and advocacy, government and business employment; and preparation for programs of graduate study in the Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration; Public Policy; or Law among others.

Foundational Core

ECON 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 297 - Economics of Social Justice 3 Credits
POLS 110 - How Politics Affects Your Life: An Introduction to Politics 3 Credits
POLS 125 - American Government 3 Credits
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits
SOCL 206 - Social Problems 3 Credits

Concentrations

Students will complete one of two concentrations. At least two courses in any concentration must be at or above the 300 level. Students may also choose relevant courses not on the list of courses, but appropriate for a concentration, only with aproval from their major program advisor. Students can also take courses through the Consortium schools, as advised.

1. Service and Activism (12 Credits)

Students should work closely with their advisor to select these courses based on the area or type of service and activism they are interested in. With the approval of the program director, students may also choose other courses.

Select four of these courses: