How do you want to change the world?

Do you see yourself working in a nonprofit organization or in a governmental agency? As a lobbyist or in public advocacy? Have you ever thought about running for office some day? If so, consider adding the听Public Affairs Minor.

罢丑别听Public Affairs Minor听is an interdisciplinary program that听introduces you to the world of public policymaking and administration. You will learn about how and why governments do what they do, and you will explore a policy area of your choosing鈥攆or example environmental, family, health, or criminal justice policy. You will also learn about a wide variety of public-service careers and graduate degree programs.

Select one of the following: 4

Social Problems  

Introduction to Sociology  
Select one of the following: 4

Introductory Microeconomics  

Introductory Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy  
Select one of the following: 4

Introduction to Comparative Politics  

U.S. Government and Politics  
Select one of the following public policy/administration courses: 4

Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis  

Introduction to Public Administration  
Select one of the following research methods courses: 4

Communication Research Methods  

Empirical Methods  

Social Science Research Methods  

Political Science Research  

Social Research Methods  
Select one of the following topic courses: 4

Public Advocacy  

Intercultural Communication  

Public Finance  

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics  

Labor Economics  

Health Economics  

American Immigration  

Women in United States History  

American Environmental History  

Global Environmental Policy  

U.S. Foreign Policy  

Criminology  

Environment and Society  

Sociology of Health and Illness  

Urban Society  

Note: 1) 16 units must be completed at 91成人导航.