Public Policy

Create solutions that become public policy

In the public policy program you’ll learn the foundations of basic policy theory and research methods. As a public policy major, you’ll also examine how public policy is formulated, implemented, and evaluated over time, while you explore notions of agenda-setting and framing of issues that lead to a problem gaining the attention of the government.

Public Policy majors take courses dealing with public policy theories, processes, methods of public policy analysis, and important environmental and urban policy issues. Under the guidance of a public policy professor, you’ll choose a public policy problem to analyze in-depth for your capstone course.

Chicago, one of the most dynamic political scenes in the United States, offers many opportunities for you to become involved in politics and policy, non-profit organizations and advocacy organizations.

Classes

Coursework

Public Policy and Urban Issues
Public Policy and Environmental Issues
Public Policy Research Methods
Quantitative Public Policy Analysis
Applied Urban and Environmental Economics
Public Policy and the Political Process
Implementation of Environmental and Urban Policy
Statistics

Resources

Career Options

Common Career Areas

International business
Lobbying
Urban development
Environmental preservation/conservation work
Transportation planning and development
Legislation work/reform
Law
Human rights

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of Public Policy graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.

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