Public Affairs BA

The Public Affairs major is a designated capstone major. Students pursuing the major are required to complete a three-quarter experiential learning opportunity. The experiential learning capstone consists of three parts: an internship, seminar, and capstone project.

College:
Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs

Department:
Public Affairs Schoolwide Programs

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Preparation for the Major

Complete six courses as follows:

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Required Courses

Complete the following three courses:

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Additional Courses

Select three courses from:

Select 3 from 5 options:

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The Major

Complete 10 courses as follows:

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Theory

Select two courses from:

Select 2 from 6 options:

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Research Methods

Complete the following two courses:

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Capstone Sequence

Complete the following three-term capstone sequence:

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Upper-Division Electives

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Honors Program

Students who wish to complete an original research thesis, driven by student-defined interests and independent work, may apply to the Public Affairs honors thesis program in the spring of junior year. This is an optional program.

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Honors Program Participation

Choose to complete the Honors Program (optional). If chosen, all courses below are required.

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Honors Thesis Sequence

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Enroll in three contract research courses with their Luskin thesis advisor during their senior year. The sequence must be completed over three consecutive quarters, starting in the fall.