Bachelor of Science in Public Policy

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Programme

Bachelor of Science in Public Policy

Overview

Organisation	Georgia State university - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Acronym of programme
Programme name in main language	Bachelor of Science in Public Policy
Programme level	Bachelor (undergraduate) level
Format	Full time On campus

Length of the full time programme (summer included)	48 months
Main language	English
Number of credits (ECTS, credit hours etc...)	120 Semester hours
Tuiton fees for the whole programme	n/a US Dollars

Website of the programme	http://aysps.gsu.edu/BSPuP.html
Mission statement	The mission of the Public Policy program is to prepare students for roles as effective citizens and people who work in the public service.
Main target group(s)	We seek talented and motivated students who want to develop the knowledge, skills and values required to become responsible and visionary leaders in a wide range of settings. While many graduates of our program choose to enter a career in the public sector or in nonprofit agencies, others make contributions to their community, state, and nation as active citizens in the civic and public arenas.
Main objectives	Students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Policy program learn about the institutions of a democracy and the ways in which policy making organizations relate to one another. Students acquire skills in policy writing, critical thinking, and analysis that are in demand by governmental agencies and nonprofit groups, as well as graduate and professional schools. Above all, they learn how to make a difference by becoming engaged in civic and public life.

Admission criteria

Specific diplomas	High School graduate or applicants having enrolled in accredited college or university
Specific professional experience	Not required

Curriculum

Core courses
Fields covered	Economics, Management / Marketing, Methodology, Political sciences, Social sciences, Other
Subfields of Economics	Macroeconomics Microeconomics
Subfields of Management / Marketing	Evaluation
Subfields of Methodology	Quantitative analysis Statistics
Subfields of Political sciences	Other
	Introduction to Policy Analysis Critical Policy Issues
Subfields of Social sciences	Other
	Introduction to sociology
Other	Essential Skills Institutional Options Humanities And Fine Arts Math Technology And Science Citizenship the Community and the Public Sector Introduction to Psychology Policy Leadership

Are there areas of concentration ?

yes

Number of concentrations	4
List of concentrations	Nonprofit Leadership Planning and Economic Development Public Management and Governance Public and Nonprofit Human Resource Policy CORE COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 1 : NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP: Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit Financial Resources Nonprofit Management and Leadership Introduction to Human Resource Development (HRD) in Public and Nonprofit Organizations Introduction to the Law OR Introduction to American Law CORE COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 2: PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economics of Cities Policy & Politics in the American City Contemporary Planning Planning Theory and Analysis Economic Development Policy CORE COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 3: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE Public Administration and Politics Governmental Budgeting Local Governance Economic Development Policy and Planning Contemporary Planning CORE COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 4: PUBLIC & NON PROFIT HUMAN RESOURCE POLICY Career Development in Public and Nonprofit Organizations Intro to Human Resource Development (HRD) in Public and Nonprofit Organizations Public Administration and Politics Issues and Problems in Personnel Management Systems for Public and Nonprofit Agencies Organizational Contexts of Public and Nonprofit Personnel Policy and Administration
Number of credits per concentration

Elective courses
Fields covered	Other
Other	OPTIONAL COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 1: NON PROFIT LEADERSHIP (choose 2 courses among the list): Contemporary Planning Public Administration and Politics Issues and Problems in Personnel Management Systems for Public and Nonprofit Agencies Economic Development Policy and Planning OPTIONAL COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 2: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (choose 2 courses among the list): Economics of Poverty and Public Policy Economic Development Urban Transportation Planning Urban Political Economy Public Administration and Politics Governmental Budgeting Local Governance OPTIONAL COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 3: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE (choose 2 courses among the list): Urban Political Economy Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector Introduction to Human Resource Development (HRD) in Public and Nonprofit Organizations Urban Politics Introduction to the Law OR Introduction to American Law OPTIONAL COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION 4: PUBLIC & NON PROFIT HUMAN RESOURCE POLICY(choose 2 courses among the list): Economics of Work and Pay Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector Contemporary Planning Introduction to the Law OR Introduction to American Law

Are there internships during this program ?

yes

Requirements

n/a

How many ?
Total length of internships (in weeks)
Total number of credits

Must a report be written at the end of the internships ?

Is there a thesis required during this programme's curriculum ?

Is a capstone project included in this programme ?

Is there a final exam at the end of the programme ?

Last update : 02/02/2009 08:47:19 AM