Public Policy Minor
Understand how policy affects all aspects of society — from urban development, international relations, and technological change to healthcare, education, and the law.
Students enrolled in the Public Policy minor at Pittsburg State will learn to:
- Design and analyze public policies using a range of social science perspectives
- Write and communicate clearly about policy issues
- Engage on social issues with people from diverse backgrounds
- Design policy solutions from diverse perspectives
- Participate in debates about social problems and potential policy solutions
Career options
The Public Policy minor prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Policy analysis
- Policy research
- Policy creation for not-for-profit organizations
- Policy consults for business and government entities