BSc. Political Science - Public Policy and Management

The Public Policy and Management (PPM) concentration is ideal for students seeking careers in government, public service, and nonprofit work. Explore government decision-making and the public policy process while cultivating skills in analytical thinking, research, and communication vital to public service and government jobs. PPM courses expose students to key areas of interest including urban affairs, civil rights, immigration, education, health care, labor, and the environment. PPM faculty members offer a range of professional experiences working in the public sector, non-profit sector, and community service. Faculty bring these experiences into the classroom and use them to shape the curriculum. PPM courses regularly involve hands-on activities, simulations, and interactions with practitioners in the field. In these ways, the PPM concentration in the Political Science major combines theory and practice to prepare students for professional careers.

Career Path

Public Policy and Management (PPM) graduates find careers not only with government agencies, but also with non-governmental organizations and service groups. Career options for graduates with a PPM background include:  Administrator in a variety of settings in the public sector and private sector , Government employee at local, state, and national levels , Lobbyist , Loss control director in risk management , Public servant , Researcher.