Public Policy
Major (BA) | Minor
Public Policy at 91Ó°ÊÓ
Become a change maker in your community. As a public policy major, you’ll become equipped to participate in a policymaking institution, and to understand, evaluate, and propose public policy. This interdisciplinary major blends social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences to educate you on policymaking.
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Featured course
POLI 2400 Introduction to Public Policy
An introduction to U.S. domestic public policy: its contours, actors, and effects. This course will consider federal education, environment, health care, social welfare, and tax policies. By the end of the course, students will appreciate the breadth of public policy with a better understanding of “where the money goes” in federal spending. They will also be able to read, write, and evaluate the arguments in the various forms of policy proposals.
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Career outcomes and internships
Public policy graduates pursue diverse paths, including:
- Civil service at federal, state, or local levels.
- Private sector roles in nonprofits or government-affiliated organizations.
- Advanced degrees in public administration, policy, or law.
Internships are strongly encouraged, and 91Ó°ÊÓ has partnerships with many organizations, including:
- State of Illinois’ Office of the Governor
- State of Illinois’ Treasurer’s Office
- City of Chicago’s Office of the Mayor and Department of Housing
- D.C.-based interest groups, including World Vision and the International Justice Mission
Wherever you want to make a difference, you’re going to run into a government. Even if you want to change something through a community organization, you can’t do it without dealing with the government, so learn how the system works.
—Dr. Jon Peterson, Professor of Politics and Government
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Magnuson Campus Center
Chicago, IL 60625
artsandsciences@northpark.eduÌý
(773) 244-5660Ìý