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Earn A bachelor's degree in public policy and administrationSPC's bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Administration prepares you to make decisions and influence a wide variety of public policies. You learn the ins and outs of policy making and how to become a leader. You also gain strong skills in policy analysis so you can design effective policies.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All
job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. no occupation data Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average Florida Average Projected employment for Florida Projected Job Openings 100 Urban and Regional PlannersTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average Florida Average Projected employment for Florida Projected Job Openings 330 SKILLS you learn in the Public Policy and Administration B.S. Degree
Public Policy and Administration Bachelor of Science PPA-BS The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term. Program SummaryThe goal of this program is to prepare students for the dynamic nature of public policy and administration by providing critical thinking and problem solving techniques which will enable them to make sound decisions and influence policy affecting organizations, communities, a whole state or the entire nation. Graduates will be prepared to use advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to effectively solve the myriad problems which arise in a changing world and comply with modern demands for accountability. Students will demonstrate the advanced knowledge and tools necessary to: Graduation RequirementsGRADE OF “C” OR HIGHER REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.(FLA. STAT. § 1007.25 (9) (2017) FOREIGN LANGUAGE: CIVIC LITERACY: ADMISSIONS COURSES A.A. Degree or A.S. Degree ADMISSIONS COURSES ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - Grade of “C” or higher B. HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS 6 D. NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES 6 E. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 6 G. COMPUTER/INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCY STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES The following three courses are required & may be used as part of the General Education Requirements MAJOR CORE COURSES Complete 45 credits MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES Select 15 credits ** It is highly recommended that students enroll in PUP 3002 in the
first term of their program. Academic Pathways The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
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program this term, If you have already started the program, Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester. Program Leadership Information Florida CIP Code1104404011: PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION (BS) Federal CIP Code44.0401: Public Administration. Admission requirementsDownload Admission Guide
Is a degree in public policy worth it?Yes, a master's in public policy is worth it for many students. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting 5% job growth in life, physical, and social science occupations over the next 10 years. Common public policy careers in this field include political scientist, urban or regional planner, and survey researcher.
What do people do with a public policy degree?Graduates can work as policy analysts with state or federal agencies. They can also work as administrators for local governments. Graduates can also begin careers in academia, business, and public relations.
What is public policy as a major?Public Policy majors learn how to formulate, evaluate, and promote policy options that can make a difference in their cities, nation, and the world. The Public policy major draws from many disciplines, including law, economics, political science, sociology, history, urban studies, geography, and environmental studies.
What is the difference between political science and public policy?Political science studies politics. Public policy studies what governments do. So, one studies how societies govern themselves--form governments--the other studies what these governments do.
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