Pre-medical or other students who plan graduate work in health care areas may decide to combine this concentration with other course work in the natural sciences or related fields of study. This concentration is intended especially for those students who plan to pursue post-baccalaureate study or training in related fields. Students who select this concentration apply interdisciplinary perspectives to the study of public policy issues and concerns. These are the types of questions that students address in the Public Policy Studies concentration. Emphasis is placed upon the development of a knowledge base dealing with public policy analysis and implementation.
Courses deal with decision-making in a number of organizational contexts.
Particular emphasis is placed upon the development of analytical and research design skills. The Public Policy Studies concentration provides excellent preparation for those pursuing careers in the public or non-profit sectors. Curriculum content is seen to be of special interest to those preparing for careers in government, lobbying organizations, and other public interest associations.