Sep 10, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Policy (BA)

Program Educational Goals

Program educational goals for Public Policy (BA):

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the application of models in public policy;
Demonstrate the ability to think critically to address complex issues in public policy;
Integrate conceptual content knowledge across sectors using classroom and internship experiences;
Use creative and critical thinking skills to help negotiate public policy issues and resolve conflicts among diverse constituents;
Understand democratic systems and processes in the development of public policy.

Four Year Plan

Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (three credits)
Multicultural Requirement (three credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum):
- Creative Arts and Humanities (three credits)
- History and Cultural Change (three credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (three credits)
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (three credits)
Capstone Experience

College Requirements:

College Breadth Requirements:

The College Breadth requirements are in addition to the University Breadth requirement. Up to three credits from each of the University Breadth Requirement categories may be used to simultaneously satisfy these College of Arts and Sciences Breadth Requirements. Minimum grade C- required for courses used to satisfy College Breadth.

GROUP A: Creative Arts and Humanities (Nine credits of courses representing at least two departments or appropriate instructional units)
GROUP B: History and Cultural Change (Nine credits of courses representing at least two departments or appropriate instructional units)
GROUP C: Social and Behavioral Sciences (Nine credits of courses representing at least two departments or appropriate instructional units)
GROUP D: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (Ten credits of courses representing at least two departments or appropriate instructional units and including a minimum of one course with an associated laboratory)

*If the grade earned is sufficient, a course may be applied toward more than one requirement (e.g., breadth and major requirements), but the credits are counted only once toward the total credits for graduation. If all but one course in a group has been taken in one department or program, a course cross-listed with that program will not satisfy the distribution requirement.

Foreign Language:

Completion of the intermediate-level course (107 or 202) in an ancient or modern language with minimum grades of D-.
- The number of credits (0-12) needed and initial placement will depend on the number of years of high school study of foreign language.
  - Students with four or more years of high school work in a single foreign language, or who have gained proficiency in a foreign language by other means, may attempt to fulfill the requirement in that language by taking an exemption examination through the Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.

Mathematics:

The math requirement must be completed by the time a student has earned 60 credits. Students who transfer into the College of Arts and Sciences with 45 credits or more must complete this requirement within two semesters.

Complete one of the following four options (minimum grade D-):

Option One:

MATH 113 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit(s): 3 (designed for students who do not intend to continue to the study of mathematics)

Option Two:

One of the following:

MATH 114 - College Mathematics and Statistics Credit(s): 3 (designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)
MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus Credit(s): 3 (designed for students who intend to continue the study of mathematics)
MATH 117 - Pre-Calculus for Scientists and Engineers Credit(s): 4 (designed to prepare students for MATH 241 )

Option Three:

Successful completion of any 200-level or higher mathematics course except: MATH 201 , MATH 202 , MATH 205 , MATH 251 , MATH 252 , MATH 253 , and MATH 266 .

Option Four:

Successful performance on a proficiency test in mathematics administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences (0 credits awarded).

Second Writing Requirement:

A Second Writing Requirement approved by the College of Arts and Sciences. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours, completed with a minimum grade of C-, and the section enrolled must be designated as satisfying the requirement in the academic term completed.

Major Requirements:

Minimum grade of C- required in all major courses.

Policy Core:

Required Courses:

21 credits.

UAPP 110 - Changing the World and Public Policy Credit(s): 3
UAPP 220 - Citizens, Civility, and Change Credit(s): 3
UAPP 225 - Crafting Public Policy Credit(s): 3 or
POSC 220 - Introduction to Public Policy Credit(s): 3
UAPP 325 - Public Policy Analysis Credit(s): 3
UAPP 300 - Public Policy Field Experience Credit(s): 1-9 Must enroll for 3 cr.
Note: May request a waiver if have more than 3 years of professional work experience or completed a relevant internship for another major; if granted, the student must complete another 3 credits of major electives (directed study encouraged).
UAPP 330 - Public and Nonprofit Administration Credit(s): 3
UAPP 440 - Public Policy Senior Capstone Credit(s): 3

Restricted Electives:

Complete nine (9) credits from UAPP, SPPA, ENEP coursework, including cross-lists, not required above and/or from the list of Approved Outside Courses for Public Policy Major/Minor Electives .

At least three credits must be at the 400-level or higher. This includes graduate-level courses.
No more than six credits may be completed in directed study courses (366 or 466; 268 or 468).
May not count teaching assistant credits toward major (UAPP 390).

Analytic Skills:

6 credits.

ECON 100 - Economic Issues and Policies Credit(s): 3
or
ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3
or
UAPP 333 - Research Methods for Policy Analysis Credit(s): 3

Professional Skills:

COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation Credit(s): 3 or
LEAD 209 - Presentation Strategies Credit(s): 3
LEAD 100 - Leadership, Integrity and Change Credit(s): 3
LEAD 400 - Leadership for the Common Good Credit(s): 3

Understanding Contemporary Society:

12 credits.

PSYC 100 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 201 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
CRJU 324 - American Constitutional History Credit(s): 3
PHIL 201 - Social and Political Philosophy Credit(s): 3 or
PHIL 202 - Contemporary Moral Problems Credit(s): 3 or
SOCI 312 - Theories of Society Credit(s): 3

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.