Public Policy, Minor

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The minor in Public Policy allows students to acquire knowledge of the major problems in modern society, the actors and institutions involved in the policy process, and the economic and political constraints facing policymakers. Students will not only examine the process and outcomes of policymaking, but will also consider the ethical and moral implications of the impact that public policy decisions have on society.

Course Requirements (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Minor Requirements (12 Cr. Hrs.)

PS 101 - American National Government 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 301 - Public Policy 3 Cr. Hrs.
ECO 211 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
ECO 212 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
SOC 202 - Social Problems 3 Cr. Hrs.

Minor Electives (6 Cr. Hrs.)

Choose two courses from the following:

ECO 301 - Money and Banking 3 Cr. Hrs.
ECO 310 - International Economics 3 Cr. Hrs.
ECO 350 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Cr. Hrs.
ECO 492 - Current Topics in Economics 1-3 Cr. Hrs.
HDFS 450 - Family Law & Public Policy 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 302 - International Political Economy 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 306 - United States Foreign Policy 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 310 - Judicial Process and Policy-Making in the United States 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 314 - Environmental Policy and Law 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 402 - Introduction to International Law and Organization 3 Cr. Hrs.
PS 411 - Comparative Public Policy 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 301 - Social Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 303 - Marriage and Family 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 310 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 312 - Deviance and Crime in Society 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 320 - Substance Abuse and Treatment 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 400 - Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine 3 Cr. Hrs.
TWC 395 - Washington Center Experience 3 Cr. Hrs.
TWC 495 - Washington Center Experience 3-9 Cr. Hrs.