University of California, Berkeley College of Letters and Science 86 courses
Minor The undergraduate minor in Public Policy introduces students from other departments and colleges to the field and practice of policy analysis. Employers and graduate schools recognize a completed minor as indicative of broader preparation than a single degree, not to mention curiosity and willingness to do extra work. The Public Policy minor also certifies interest and background in public affairs. Over the years, the department has realized that the underlying model of policy analysis enriches and complements a variety of undergraduate specializations and that public policy training can be valuable not only as a βpre-MPPβ experience but also to students whose graduate training wonβt include the Masters in Public Policy degree. Lawyers, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and others need to understand government choices as citizens, as participants in government, and on behalf of their organizations, many of which are profoundly affected by public policy. Registration for the minor (which does not obligate one to complete it) makes students eligible for various Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) undergraduate programs and activities and gets them on a mailing list for GSPP events of interest to anyone concerned with public affairs. Course of Study Overview The undergraduate courses in public policy deal with the substance of public policy, how it is made, how its effects can be gauged, and what the purposes of policy should be. The courses consider both the...
Upper Division: Core
Complete all of the following.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBPOL 101 | Introduction to Public Policy Analysis | 4 |
Upper Division: Public Policy and Outside Electives
Complete at least 4 of the following. Students must complete 4 elective courses. Visit the Public Policy department website to review course options. Up to two electives may be selected from the 'Non-Public Policy' course list. More than one PUBPOL 190 may apply, provided the topic is different for each course. To see a list of approved PUBPOL 190 courses, see the departmental website. If you would like to apply PUBPOL special studies courses 98, 198 or 199 units toward the minor, a minimum total enrollment of 3 units is required (either a total enrollment of 3 units for one course, or combination of 98/198 or 198/198 totaling 3 units, or a combination of 199 enrollments totaling 3...
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