Students may complete a planning internship for course credit with adviser approval. The public policy specialization is designed especially for students pursuing the policy focus within the urban policy studies major. With this specialization, students may go on to positions as governmental policy analysts, journalists, public affairs specialists in private businesses, or any of a number of other positions involved with public policy and public affairs. This specialization also provides excellent preparation for subsequent graduate study in law, public policy, public administration, and related fields. Students are encouraged to choose courses which permit further specialization in particular areas of public policy.
Students make course selections with adviser approval.