Students will study the policymaking process, law and public policy, performance measurement and program evaluation, government finance and budgets, managing information technology, management, leadership and ethics, history, social sciences, natural sciences, communications, and community and metropolitan development. You can also choose classes built around your specific interests, such as the environment or cities.

Policy Studies sample careers:

  • Policy analyst
  • Cost-benefit analyst
  • Legislative analyst
  • Research specialist
  • Strategic planner
  • Government relations representative
  • Legislative committee staff
  • Corporate public affairs officer