Public Affairs Minor

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Program: Minor
Department of Public Policy
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall 260 Ph: 260-481-6351

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 17000 - Introduction to Public Affairs Cr. 3.
C- or better required

One of the following: Credits: 3

Three of the following: Credits: 9

PPOL 27200 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.
PPOL 40000 - Topics in Environmental Studies Cr. 3.
(may be repeated)
PPOL 26300 - Public Management Cr. 3.
PPOL 36600 - Managing Behavior in Public Organizations Cr. 3.
PPOL 37300 - Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Cr. 3.
PPOL 37601 - Law and Public Policy Cr. 3.
PPOL 45000 - Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3.
(may be repeated)

Total Credits: 15

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.