Public policy students at Thiel College have the opportunity to see all sides of serious public problems and to make informed decisions that can help to improve the lives of others. Public policy officials have to be prepared to solve problems ranging from crime, health care, education and so much more. To prepare you for this type of work, you will take a wide range of courses in order to successfully contribute to the policy-making process.

Gain essential public service knowledge, skills and connections through Eastern Oregon University's online B.S./B.A. in Politics, Policy and Public Administration. The program offers a rural-informed curriculum in an interconnected world and hands-on learning opportunities, such as field placements and internships. You'll learn to respond effectively to issues that affect global communities. Our program accepts up to 135 credit hours. Apply today and graduate in as little as two years.

Social and Public Policy is an exciting new opportunity for young people who want to make a difference in today’s world. After its formal acceptance by authorities of the University of Warsaw (see Contact Us), this program will equip students with essential skills and knowledge in political science, social policy, and public policy, and provide them with an understanding of contemporary social and political issues and their determinants.

As a student in the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management program (BPAPM), you will examine a wide variety of issues facing society today, as well as institutional challenges, and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to address them.

This degree aims to advance your intellectual engagement with the study of politics as both an academic discipline and as an activity.

From Aristotle and Plato to Machiavelli and Aquinas, to modern analysts and statesmen, political scientists have been concerned with issues of power, governance, public policy, social behavior and interactions among nation-states, among many others.

The major in urban studies and public policy is designed to prepare students for careers in public service or private corporations involved in public issues. Career paths include government, law, city planning, non-profit management and public policy analysis. The curriculum explores urban issues in real estate development, transportation, land use and housing that focuses on finding solutions to inner-city problems such as unemployment, poverty, and crime.

This course involves: 　•Lectures and seminars covering the basics of public policy management 　•Acquiring the skills of problem-solving through case studies

This concentration provides students with a clear understanding of public policy, the policy process, and policy analysis. Students have the opportunity to develop perspectives on a variety of contemporary public policy issues

The Public Policy major draws its theoretical foundations from a variety of disciplines including government, economics, and sociology. Majors are trained both in the ethics of public policy-making as well as in the diverse methodologies used in the field. Because public policy is an applied field, majors take a variety of courses in such diverse areas as environmental studies, race and ethnic studies, women's and gender studies, government, economics, and sociology. Students develop a concentration that allows them to develop substantial expertise in an area of public policy analysis.

Canadian Public Policy is an interdisciplinary program examining public decision-making and policy processes related to environmental, social, health, and economic policy. The Canadian Public Policy program provides an adaptable and broad knowledge base for students interested in all levels of Canadian-based policy work, giving students a strong foundation in policy analysis and implementation. This involves understanding the public policy process, policy analysis, intergovernmental relations, economic forces and political considerations.

In 2018, the Education Advisory Board (EAB) ranked Public Policy as the 15th most valuable major out of 162 degrees. Researchers evaluated majors based on graduates’ unemployment rate, average salary, and the number of graduates with a post-secondary degree. Out of the top 15, Public Policy is the only social science major listed.

Public policy makers change the world. Your studies integrate a number of disciplines — all designed to help you analyze, explain and contribute to the development and implementation of policies to solve problems. You’ll be prepared to compete for jobs in the public and private sectors or advance into graduate school after gaining valuable, relevant, and practical experience outside the classroom.

Deepen your understanding of major civic issues and explore different ways to help solve social problems by developing creative public policy solutions and improving management.

The Public Policy and Management Concentration within the Political Science major is designed for students seeking careers in government and public service. The complexity of modern government programs in health care, environmental protection, crime prevention, education, and others increasingly requires managers with specialized skills in management, budgeting, personnel, and public policy. MTSU's proximity to the state capital provides unique opportunities for hands-on training and career placement.