Our interdisciplinary approach to public policy enables students to focus on their areas of interest. By studying public policy in tandem with their major(s) or other minors, students gain insight into changing policy on issues surrounding their interests. Students can combine a variety of studies—politics and public policy, sociology and public policy, legal studies and public policy, social justice and public policy, environmental studies and public policy, and so much more—to achieve a fulfilling knowledge base that can help lead to a change-making career. 

Our students are competitive when applying for graduate school, internships, and jobs, including opportunities with regional, state, and national campaigns, political offices, and think-tanks. With opportunities to explore public policy in hands-on settings thanks to the resources and connections provided by the College and the program, students have an edge after graduation. We connect students to internships relevant to their passions and interests to help them maximize the impact of their studies. 

The faculty who teach classes in the public policy program represent various areas of expertise from across the College in order to provide a wide breadth of knowledge and give students access to multiple avenues of policy work. We offer courses taught by faculty from the African American studies, philosophy, history, international relations, sociology, politics, economics, religion, environmental studies, legal studies, education, and communication departments. Our faculty leave their personal politics at the door and lead with the belief that inter-disciplinary discussions in a non-ideological setting are essential to understand and evaluate solutions to any policy problem.