Political Science: Public Policy Curriculum
Students choosing to focus on the public policy concentration will study a broad range of policy issues and their application in different areas of society today. Policy objectives, patterns of decision making, and the roles of interest groups, public opinion, Congress and other external influences are also examined.
Get a description of each of Cal U's political science courses from our Course Catalog.
Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree in four years.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*POS 220 Intro. to Public Administration | 3 crs. |
Gen. Ed., Minor OR Elective Courses | 12 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*POS 300 Introduction to Public Policy | 3 crs. |
Gen. Ed., Minor, OR Elective Courses | 12 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*POS 301 Quantitative Political Analysis | 3 crs. |
300- or 400-Level Political Science Electives | 6 crs. |
300- or 400-Level Gen. Ed., Minor OR Elective Courses | 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
300- or 400-Level Political Science Course | 3 crs. |
300- or 400-Level Political Science Electives | 9 crs. |
300- or 400-Level Gen. Ed., Minor, OR Elective Courses | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
300- or 400-Level Political Science Courses | 6 crs. |
300- or 400-Level Gen. Ed., Minor OR Elective Courses | 9 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
POS 450 Seminar in American Politics | 3 crs. |
Gen. Ed., Minor, OR Elective Courses | 12 crs. |
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses.
