Capstone Course in Public Policy
Areas of Specialization
All students undertaking a minor in public policy are required to complete 24 credit hours, including 9-10 credit hours in a specialized subject area. The goal of the specialization is that all students emerge with knowledge about a substantive social science area where public policy issues are highly relevant. Students must select two courses in a single area and both courses may be in the same department. The possible areas of specialization include:
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Business and Labor
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Communication
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Crime and Criminal Justice
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Gender
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Policy Methods
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Social Welfare
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Race and Ethnicity
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Security
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Size and Scope of Government
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Urban
