Public Affairs Minor

Program: Minor

Neff Hall 260 ~ 260-481-6351 ~ www.ipfw.edu/public-policy

The minor in public affairs offers students the opportunity to become more knowledgeable in the field of public administration and the policy implications of the public sector. It is available to students who are enrolled in baccalaureate programs and can enhance career opportunities for liberal arts and other majors.

Program Requirements

Each minor requires 15 hours of specified courses with a 2.0 grade point average. Public Policy majors may only double-count 6 of the required 15 credit hours in other Public Policy major or minor requirements. Students may earn more than one minor from Public Policy, but each minor must have at least 9 credit hours that are not satisfying other major or minor requirements. In addition, at leat 6 resident credits must be at the 200-level or above.

PPOL V170 - Introduction to Public Affairs Cr. 3.
C- or better required

One of the following: Credits: 3

PPOL E162 - Environment and People Cr. 3.
PPOL E272 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.

Three of the following: Credits: 9

PPOL E272 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.
PPOL E400 - Topics in Environmental Studies Cr. 3.
(may be repeated)
PPOL V263 - Public Management Cr. 3.
PPOL V366 - Managing Behavior in Public Organizations Cr. 3.
PPOL V373 - Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Cr. 3.
PPOL V376 - Law and Public Policy Cr. 3.
PPOL V450 - Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3.
(may be repeated)

Public Affairs Minor

Program: Minor

Program Requirements

One of the following: Credits: 3

Three of the following: Credits: 9

Total Credits: 15