The Master of Public Policy (MPP) prepares students to capably make and effectively implement public policy decisions. This MPP program allows students to engage in California's world-leading public policies through course assignments structured as commonly expected professional work products. With a location in California’s capital and flexible course schedules, MPP students take advantage of abundant internship and externship opportunities to launch their careers in public service. As the first MPP degree offered by an ABA accredited law school, the program provides students with a great understanding of law and regulations as both foundations and tools of public policy.
The MPP may be pursued full-time or part-time. Admissions are made in the fall and spring.
MPP Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY | 12 | |
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| PUB 235 | Advanced Policy Analysis | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS | 9 | |
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP | 6 | |
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
| ELECTIVES: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration. | 6 | |
MPP Areas of Concentration
| Environmental and Water Policy | 6 | |
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law | 2-3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship (Pre-service only) | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship (Pre-service only) | 3 |
*See Catalog Addendum for change to Public Policy Advocacy Concentration: Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 | Academic Catalog | University of the Pacific
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management | 6 | |
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship (Pre-service only) | 3 |
Questions?
Contact the Director of Public Policy Programs at publicpolicy@pacific.edu or 916.520.7471
Dual Degree, JD and MPP
For information about this dual degree, see the JD sections of this catalog.
Bachelor of Arts Major in Economics/Master of Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific undergraduate cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree and Master of Public Policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree. 3) Acceptance into the graduate portion of this blended program is conditional on (a) completion of all undergraduate program requirements by the end of the seventh semester at Pacific and (b) a minimum 3.0 cumulative Pacific undergraduate GPA.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (This includes general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 055 | Introductory Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy | 4 |
| ECON 101 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | 4 |
| ECON 103 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | 4 |
| ECON 111 | History of Economic Thought | 4 |
| ECON 161 | Empirical Methods | 4 |
| ECON 199 | Economic Analysis Capstone | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Statistical Inference | ||
| Introduction to Statistics and Probability | ||
| Probability with Applications to Statistics | ||
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| ECON electives – 4 additional Economics courses (must be numbered ECON 71 or higher, excluding ECON 101L and ECON 103L, and including ECON 191 only with departmental approval.) | 16 | |
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| POLS 041 | U.S. Government and Politics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select four of the following, with at least one each from Economics and Political Science: | ||
| Economics courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Political Science courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Public Affairs courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Urban Society | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
MPP Areas of Concentration
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Science Major in Economics/Master of Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific undergraduate cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Science in Economics degree and Master of Public Policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree. 3) Acceptance into the graduate portion of this blended program is conditional on (a) completion of all undergraduate program requirements by the end of the seventh semester at Pacific and (b) a minimum 3.0 cumulative Pacific undergraduate GPA.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (This includes general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
III. Major Requirements
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 055 | Introductory Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy | 4 |
| ECON 101 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | 4 |
| ECON 103 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | 4 |
| ECON 198 | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| Elementary Statistical Inference | ||
| Introduction to Statistics and Probability | ||
IV. Complete One Of The Following Tracks:
| Social Science Track | ||
| ECON 111 | History of Economic Thought | 4 |
| ECON 190 | Econometrics | 4 |
| ECON electives – Four additional 3-4 unit Economics electives numbered higher than ECON 055 | 16 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science | ||
| Introduction to Programming for Data Science | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus I | ||
| Applied Economics Track | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Empirical Methods | ||
| Econometrics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Computers and Information Processing | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science | ||
| Introduction to Programming for Data Science | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Finite Mathematics and Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| ECON electives – Four additional 3-4 unit Economics electives numbered higher than ECON 055 | 16 | |
| BUSI 031 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSI 053 | The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 4 |
Note: 1) Students completing a concentration in Finance in the ESB need only complete 3 ECON electives.
| Mathematical Economics Track | ||
| ECON 160 | Mathematical Economics | 4 |
| ECON 190 | Econometrics | 4 |
| ECON electives – Four additional 3-4 unit Economics electives numbered higher than ECON 055 | 12 | |
| MATH 051 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 053 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 055 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 075 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH Elective (One 4-unit MATH course MATH 055 or higher) * | 4 | |
- *
Math electives must be beyond the required MATH 051, MATH 053 or MATH 055, and MATH 141 or MATH 145, but not including MATH 161, MATH 162 and MATH 166.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| POLS 041 | U.S. Government and Politics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select four of the following, with at least one each from Economics and Political Science: | ||
| Economics courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Political Science courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Public Affairs courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Urban Society | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science/Master Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in political science and a 3.0 in the master of public policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (Courses include general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
Minimum 14 courses that include:
| All of the following Foundations courses | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
or POLS 151 | Principles of Comparative Politics | |
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| U.S. Government and Politics | ||
or POLS 031 | Introduction to Law and Politics in the American Political System | |
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| One (1) of the following Research Methods courses | ||
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| Political Science Research | ||
| One (1) of the following Career Orientation courses | ||
| Cross-Cultural Training I * | ||
| Career and Internship Preparation | ||
| Minimum 3 units from the following Experiential Learning courses: ** | 3-4 | |
| Political Science Internship | ||
or POLS 187B | Political Science Internship | |
| Pre-Law Internship | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Washington Semester Internship | ||
| At least six (6) upper-division Political Science Courses (100-180), with at least one course from four (4) of the following subfields: | ||
| U.S. Government & Politics | ||
| POLS 104 | Urban Government | 4 |
| POLS 106 | California Government and Politics | 4 |
| POLS 111 | Introduction to Health Policy | 4 |
| POLS 112 | Congress and the Presidency | 4 |
| POLS 113 | Race and Politics | 4 |
| POLS 114 | Political Parties and Interest Groups | 4 |
| POLS 116 | Campaigns and Elections | 4 |
| POLS 117 | Controversies in U.S. Government & Politics | 4 |
| POLS 119 | Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | 4 |
| POLS 128 | Introduction to Public Administration | 4 |
| Public Law | ||
| POLS 120 | Courts and Judicial Behavior | 4 |
| POLS 122 | Constitutional Law | 4 |
| POLS 124 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | 4 |
| POLS 126 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| POLS 127 | Controversies in Law | 4 |
| Political Theory | ||
| POLS 130 | Ancient to Medieval Political Theory | 4 |
| POLS 132 | Modern to Contemporary Political Theory | 4 |
| POLS 134 | American Political Thought | 4 |
| POLS 136 | Jurisprudence | 4 |
| POLS 137 | Controversies in Political Theory | 4 |
| POLS 138 | Feminist Theory | 4 |
| Comparative Politics | ||
| POLS 141 | Western European Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 147 | Controversies in Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 151 | Principles of Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 152 | Politics of Asia | 4 |
| POLS 156 | Immigration and Justice | 4 |
| POLS 174 | Global Environmental Policy | 4 |
| International Relations | ||
| POLS 160 | Theories of International Politics | 4 |
| POLS 164 | International Political Economy | 4 |
| POLS 166 | Causes of War | 4 |
| POLS 167 | Controversies in International Relations | 4 |
| POLS 170 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 4 |
| The following Capstone course | ||
| Capstone Seminar | ||
- *
Only students who participate in an approved study-abroad program may take INTL 151—Cross-Cultural Training I
- **
Students may meet the Political Science major's experiential learning requirement by participating in an approved education abroad program. Any SABD (education abroad) course may be used to satisfy the experiential learning requirement.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select one of the following Political Science courses: | 4 | |
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Four of the following courses, with at least one each coming from the Sociology and the Economics sets: | 16 | |
| Economic Courses | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Sociology Courses | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Urban Society | ||
| Other Public Affairs Courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science - Criminal Justice Concentration/Master Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in political science - Criminal Justice Concentration and a 3.0 in the master of public policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (Courses include general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
Minimum 14 courses that include:
| POLS 031 | Introduction to Law and Politics in the American Political System | 4 |
| POLS 133 | Political Science Research | 4 |
| or INTL 101 | Social Science Research Methods | |
| SOCI 033 | Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | 4 |
| SOCI 051 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOCI 071 | Sociology Cohort Seminar | 1 |
| SOCI 079 | Self and Society | 4 |
| SOCI 139 | Corrections | 4 |
| SOCI 172 | Diversity, Equity and Inequality | 4 |
| SOCI 177 | Theories of Society and Culture | 4 |
| SOCI 179 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Three (3) of the following electives, with at least one POLS course and one SOCI course: | ||
| Urban Government | ||
or SOCI 161 | Urban Society | |
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
or POLS 128 | Introduction to Public Administration | |
| Courts and Judicial Behavior | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Jurisprudence | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Social Services | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| One (1) of the following experiential learning courses: * | ||
| Experiential Learning | ||
| Independent Research | ||
| Sacramento Experience Internship | ||
| Washington Semester Internship | ||
- *
Students may also meet the Sociology major's experiential learning requirement by participating in an approved study abroad program. Any SABD {study abroad) course may be used to satisfy the experiential learning requirement.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select one of the following Political Science courses: | 4 | |
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Four of the following courses, with at least one each coming from the Sociology and the Economics sets: | 16 | |
| Economic Courses | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Sociology Courses | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Urban Society | ||
| Other Public Affairs Courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science with Departmental Honors/Master Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.5 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in political science departmental honors and a 3.0 in the master of public policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (Courses include general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
Minimum 14 courses that include:
| All of the following Foundations courses | ||
| POLS 011 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 4 |
| or POLS 151 | Principles of Comparative Politics | |
| POLS 021 | Introduction to Political Theory | 4 |
| POLS 041 | U.S. Government and Politics | 4 |
| or POLS 031 | Introduction to Law and Politics in the American Political System | |
| POLS 051 | Introduction to International Relations | 4 |
| One (1) of the following Research Methods courses | ||
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| Political Science Research | ||
| One (1) of the following Career Orientation courses | ||
| Cross-Cultural Training I * | ||
| Career and Internship Preparation | ||
| Minimum 3 units from the following Experiential Learning courses:** | ||
| Political Science Internship | ||
or POLS 187B | Political Science Internship | |
| Pre-Law Internship | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Washington Semester Internship | ||
| At least six (6) upper-division Political Science Courses (100-180), with at least one course from four (4) of the following subfields: | ||
| US Government and Politics | ||
| Urban Government | ||
| California Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| Congress and the Presidency | ||
| Race and Politics | ||
| Political Parties and Interest Groups | ||
| Campaigns and Elections | ||
| Controversies in U.S. Government & Politics | ||
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Public Law | ||
| Courts and Judicial Behavior | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Controversies in Law | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Ancient to Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern to Contemporary Political Theory | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Jurisprudence | ||
| Controversies in Political Theory | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Western European Comparative Politics | ||
| Controversies in Comparative Politics | ||
| Principles of Comparative Politics | ||
| Politics of Asia | ||
| Immigration and Justice | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Theories of International Politics | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| Causes of War | ||
| Controversies in International Relations | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| The following Capstone course | ||
| Capstone Seminar *** | ||
- *
Only students who participate in an approved study-abroad program may take INTL 151—Cross-Cultural Training I
- **
Students may meet the Political Science major's experiential learning requirement by participating in an approved education abroad program. Any SABD (education abroad) course may be used to satisfy the experiential learning requirement.
- ***
The capstone project must be completed individually and receive a minimum grade of B+.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select one of the following Political Science courses: | 4 | |
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Four of the following courses, with at least one each coming from the Sociology and the Economics sets: | 16 | |
| Economic Courses | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Sociology Courses | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Urban Society | ||
| Other Public Affairs Courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science - Criminal Justice Concentration with Departmental Honors/Master Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.5 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in political science - criminal justice concentration with departmental honors and a 3.0 in the master of public policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (Courses include general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
Minimum 14 courses that include:
| All of the following Foundations courses | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
or POLS 151 | Principles of Comparative Politics | |
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Introduction to Law and Politics in the American Political System | ||
or POLS 041 | U.S. Government and Politics | |
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| One (1) of the following Research Methods courses | ||
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| Political Science Research | ||
| One (1) of the following Career Orientation courses | ||
| Cross-Cultural Training I | ||
| Career and Internship Preparation | ||
| Minimum 3 units from the following Experiential Learning courses:** | ||
| Political Science Internship | ||
or POLS 187B | Political Science Internship | |
| Pre-Law Internship | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Washington Semester Internship | ||
| At least two (2) of the following Legal Studies courses: | ||
| Courts and Judicial Behavior | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Jurisprudence | ||
| At least one (1) of the following Sociology courses: | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Social Services | ||
| Corrections | ||
| Diversity, Equity and Inequality | ||
| At least two (2) additional upper-division Political Science courses (100-180), except POLS 175 | ||
| At least one (1) of the upper-division Political Science courses must also be from the following set of Diversity courses: | ||
| Urban Government | ||
| Race and Politics | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Immigration and Justice | ||
| The following Capstone course | ||
| Capstone Seminar *** | ||
- *
Only students who participate in an approved study-abroad program may take INTL 151—Cross-Cultural Training I
- **
Students may meet the Political Science major's experiential learning requirement by participating in an approved education abroad program. Any SABD (education abroad) course may be used to satisfy the experiential learning requirement.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select one of the following Political Science courses: | 4 | |
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Four of the following courses, with at least one each coming from the Sociology and the Economics sets: | 16 | |
| Economic Courses | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Sociology Courses | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Urban Society | ||
| Other Public Affairs Courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Master of Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific undergraduate cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree and Master of Public Policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree. 3) Acceptance into the graduate portion of this blended program is conditional on (a) completion of all undergraduate program requirements by the end of the seventh semester at Pacific and (b) a minimum 3.0 cumulative Pacific undergraduate GPA.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (Courses include general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
Minimum 13 classes that include the following:
| Sociology Core | ||
| SOCI 051 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOCI 071 | Sociology Cohort Seminar * | 1 |
| SOCI 079 | Self and Society * | 4 |
| SOCI 177 | Theories of Society and Culture | 4 |
| SOCI 179 | Capstone Seminar * | 3 |
| SOCI 187 Experiential Learning | ||
| Select one of the following research methods courses: | 4 | |
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| Political Science Research | ||
| Social Research Methods | ||
| Electives for Standard Pathway or Concentration | 21-24 | |
| Standard Pathway | ||
| SOCI 172 | Diversity, Equity and Inequality | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Choose any four SOCI electives (any four SOCI electives, at least one of which must be upper division) | ||
| Social Work Concentration | ||
| SOCI 081 | Introduction to Social Services | 4 |
| PSYC 017 | Abnormal and Clinical Psychology | 4 |
| Select four electives from the list below (three of which must be SOCI) | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Sociology of Marriage and Family | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Food, Culture and Society | ||
| Sex and Gender | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Housing and Homelessness | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Diversity, Equity and Inequality | ||
| Graduate School Preparation (Optional) | ||
Students in the Social Work Concentration who plan to pursue a Master in Social Work (MSW) are advised to complete the following courses, which are prerequisites for many MSW programs: | ||
| Introduction to Biology | ||
| Elementary Statistical Inference | ||
| Community Engagement Concentration | ||
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| COMM 143 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| Select four electives from the list below (three of which must be SOCI) | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Urban Government | ||
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Food, Culture and Society | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Social and Cultural Change | ||
| Sex and Gender | ||
| Housing and Homelessness | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Urban Society | ||
| Social Organizations | ||
| Diversity, Equity and Inequality | ||
| Graduate School Preparation (Optional) | ||
Students who plan to pursue graduate school are advised to complete the following course, which is a prerequisite for many programs: | ||
| Elementary Statistical Inference | ||
| Diversity and Equity Concentration | ||
| SOCI 172 | Diversity, Equity and Inequality | 4 |
| SOCI 123 | Sex and Gender | 4 |
| SOCI 141 | Race and Ethnicity | 4 |
| Select three electives from the list below (two of which must be SOCI) | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Communication & Health | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| His-panic USA | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| Sociology of Marriage and Family | ||
| Food, Culture and Society | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Urban Society | ||
| Social Organizations | ||
| SOCI 193 Education and Inequality | ||
| Graduate School Preparation (Optional) | ||
Students who plan to pursue graduate school are advised to complete the following course, which is a prerequisite for many programs: | ||
| Elementary Statistical Inference | ||
- *
1. SOCI 071 and SOCI 079 are strongly recommended prior to SOCI 171 and SOCI 172.
2. SOCI 179 is strongly recommended as the final course in the core sequence and should be taken in spring semester of the senior year.
Note: 1) Work toward the major shall include no more than three courses transferred from another institution.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| POLS 041 | U.S. Government and Politics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select four of the following, with at least one each from Economics and Political Science: | ||
| Economics courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Political Science courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Public Affairs courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Urban Society | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology - Criminal Justice Concentration/Master of Public Policy Blended Program
Students must complete a minimum of 150 units with a Pacific undergraduate cumulative and major/program grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology - Criminal Justice Concentration degree and Master of Public Policy degree.
Note: 1) A total of eight upper division units can count towards both degrees. 2) An additional 11 graduate units can count towards the BA degree. 3) Acceptance into the graduate portion of this blended program is conditional on (a) completion of all undergraduate program requirements by the end of the seventh semester at Pacific and (b) a minimum 3.0 cumulative Pacific undergraduate GPA.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars. Students participating in the First Year Honors Program should complete an honors section of CORE 001 regardless of the number of college transfer units completed.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
Students must complete one year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
III. Breadth Requirement
Students must complete 60 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department who offers the course(s) in that discipline. (Courses include general education courses, transfer courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
IV. Major Requirements
Minimum 14 courses that include:
| POLS 031 | Introduction to Law and Politics in the American Political System | 4 |
| POLS 133 | Political Science Research | 4 |
| or INTL 101 | Social Science Research Methods | |
| SOCI 033 | Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | 4 |
| SOCI 051 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOCI 071 | Sociology Cohort Seminar | 1 |
| SOCI 079 | Self and Society | 4 |
| SOCI 139 | Corrections | 4 |
| SOCI 172 | Diversity, Equity and Inequality | 4 |
| SOCI 177 | Theories of Society and Culture | 4 |
| SOCI 179 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Three (3) of the following electives, with at least one POLS course and one SOCI course: | ||
| Urban Government | ||
or SOCI 161 | Urban Society | |
| Government in Action: Public Policy Analysis | ||
or POLS 128 | Introduction to Public Administration | |
| Courts and Judicial Behavior | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Jurisprudence | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Social Services | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| One (1) of the following experiential learning courses: * | ||
| Experiential Learning | ||
| Independent Research | ||
| Sacramento Experience Internship | ||
| Washington Semester Internship | ||
- *
Students may also meet the Sociology major's experiential learning requirement by participating in an approved study abroad program. Any SABD {study abroad) course may be used to satisfy the experiential learning requirement.
VII. Undergraduate Public Policy Preparation
Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
| ECON 053 | Introductory Microeconomics | 4 |
| POLS 041 | U.S. Government and Politics | 4 |
| SOCI 041 | Social Problems | 4 |
| Select four of the following, with at least one each from Economics and Political Science: | ||
| Economics courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Political Science courses (Pick at least one) | ||
| Introduction to Health Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Public Affairs courses | ||
| Public Advocacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Environmental Health & Justice | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Urban Society | ||
VIII. Master of Public Policy Requirements
A minimum of 39 units is required to earn the MPP, including a 33-unit core of required courses.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is required for award of the MPP.
| Core Courses - 33 units in four areas, including: | ||
| LAW - 6 units | ||
| LAW 201 | Law for Public Administration (Introduction to Law and Public Administration) | 3 |
| LAW 517 | Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBLIC POLICY - 9 units | ||
| PUB 211 | Governance and Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 214 | Budgets, Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB 215 | Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case | 3 |
| ANALYTIC TOOLS - 12 units | ||
| PUB 221 | Economic Concepts and Tools | 3 |
| PUB 233 | Public Manager Analytics | 3 |
| PUB 234 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP - 6 units | ||
| PUB 251 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 241 | Leaders, Organization Behavior | 3 |
Electives: At least 6 units. Elective units may be applied towards an optional area of concentration.
| Environmental and Water Policy - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| LAW 230 | Water Resources Law (This course is offered in a 2 and 3 unit format. If taken as 2 units, you must take 1 additional elective unit.) | 3 |
| LAW 507 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 583 | Water & Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Public Policy Advocacy - 6 units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 253 | Legislative and Public Policy Practicum | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Legislatures and Lawmaking | 3 |
| LAW 513 | California Lobbying & Politics | 2 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
| Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management - 6 Units | ||
| Complete 6 or more units from among these courses | ||
| PUB 243 | Non-Profit Management | 3 |
| PUB 213 | Enhancing Societal Capacity | 3 |
| PUB 242 | Leading Systemic Change | 3 |
| LAW 699X | Negotiations | 3 |
| PUB 291 | Externship | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Lead and manage in the public interest.
Habitually use feedback and own self-assessments to identify and further advance the skills needed to master various aspects of governance including the use of formal authority and competencies of governments, roles of non-profits and businesses, and citizen engagement--in a way that addresses the particular demographic, economic, and cultural factors that shape possible actions.
2. Participate in and contribute to the public policy process.
Identify, describe, and proactively engage in activities congruent with establishing a suitable career that contributes to public policy processes, which may include working in government agencies, non-profit and other nongovernmental organizations, private sector firms, and advocacy groups that connect with public service organizations.
3. Analyze and synthesize information in support of complex decision-making.
Independently select and use appropriate qualitative and quantitative analytic tools to support effective decisions in socially and managerially complex situations that require integrating competing perspectives of diverse stakeholders.
4. Articulate and apply a public service perspective.
Across a wide range of issues and public administration settings, articulate how institutions, policies and programs support achieving central values of democracy and the role of public service professionals in advancing those values.
5. Communicate and interact productively with diverse public stakeholders.
Communicate and interact productively across public, private and nonprofit sectors, and with a wide variety of stakeholders, to solve problems.
6. Apply the law as a foundation for public action.
Identify and understand the legal foundations of policies and programs, including the interpretation of statutes and regulations.
7. Understand California government in the context of federalism.
Understand California-specific laws, rules and routines, impact of voter initiatives, and State and local tax and budget systems in the context of California's diversity.
Public Policy Courses
PUB 211. Governance and Public Policy. 3 Units.
This course introduces students to policy formulation, implementation and analyses in the context of America’s democratic system of governance. Students first learn about governance principles in the US constitution (principles of separation of powers, federal system, and limited government) and how they influence the structure and complexity of public policy making and implementation at the federal, state and local levels. Next, students learn how policies are initiated through value propositions from formal and informal policy actors with emphasis on how values of leaders within public institutions, nonprofit agencies and the private sector affect decisions and implementation.
PUB 213. Enhancing Societal Capacity. 3 Units.
Enhanced societal capacity is an overarching goal of public policy. Today’s quality of life, economic competitiveness and opportunity, or use of natural resources, reflect past choices. Societal capacity to choose and to act will determine our futures and should be viewed globally. Progress here is not synonymous with “larger” or more “active” government as very important public purposes are achieved by actions which protect the liberty of or empower individuals, households, firms and communities. However, important societal purposes are achieved by public action that requires capacity derived from legal authority, technical competencies, fiscal resources, political support and networked relationships. Examination of a broad, global range of policy making and implementation tools, ranging from individual or family choice (e.g., in schools), through expertise (e.g., scientists) and a variety of techniques to learn from assessment of policy and program implementation, all analyzed from different perspectives established in PUB 211.
PUB 214. Budgets, Financial Management. 3 Units.
Develops understanding of the role budgets play in state, local, and federal governance. Examines the politics of budgeting and the process of developing capital and operating budgets. Gives students hands on experience working with core budget and other financial documents, including budget change proposals, performance measures, comprehensive annual financial reports, and public agency actuarial valuation reports. Also explores the effect economic cycles and past government and voter decisions have on modern budget options.
PUB 215. Capstone: Public Policy Analysis Case. 3 Units.
Integration of learning from courses taken through (1) self-assessment and (2) class analyses of relevant cases of both successful and unsuccessful public professionals, or (3) a project for an actual client. The goal is strengthening knowledge and competencies for sustained, long-term effectiveness. Much class work is undertaken by teams.
PUB 218. Professional Skills. 1 Unit.
Develops professional skills in writing and presentation. Exercises establish the high standards required in professional work in the public sector. Contrasts colloquial, advocacy and discipline-based academic communications vs. professional work products used in the making and implementation of public policies to clarify norms and the writing and presentation competencies required in these roles.
PUB 219. Directed Research. 1-3 Units.
Students complete comprehensive individual research projects under the supervision of a faculty member resulting in a public policy relevant analysis. Topic, unit credit and graded or pass/fail must be approved in advance. (P/F or graded) (may be repeated).
PUB 221. Economic Concepts and Tools. 3 Units.
Develops competence in economic concepts and tools. Draws from microeconomics. Key concepts include efficiency, equity, tax incidence, opportunity cost, cost-benefit analysis and the role of incentives, marginal analysis, competition, public goods and market failure. Provides opportunity for students to discuss the effectiveness of various government programs and regulation or de-regulation strategies from an economic point of view.
PUB 222. Finance for Public Policies. 3 Units.
Develops competence to use concepts and tools of public finance common to professionals in public policy arena. Examines substantive and procedural requirements related to various forms of public agency revenue soucres in California, including taxes, assessments, fees and charges. Other topics include revenue estimation, capital facility financing, internal controls, fund accounting and public investments. Attention also paid to institutions critical to public finance.
PUB 233. Public Manager Analytics. 3 Units.
Introduces students to use of analytics in managing organizations and implementation of programs or policies. Provides students with a solid foundation in descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include: measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, correlation, simple regression, and an introduction to multivariate regression. Develops competencies in identifying relevant analytics, collection of data including survey design, and making information usable for decision makers seeking to improve performance in achieving policy goals.
PUB 234. Advanced Quantitative Methods. 3 Units.
Policy analysts seek to understand why public policy problems exist and what, if anything, could be done to address them. Program evaluators want to know whether and how well extant public policies/programs-designed in response to policy problems-are working. This course extends the statistical toolbox, introduced in PUB 233: Public Manager Analytics, used in policy analysis and program evaluation. By the end of the course, students should be able to estimate and interpret a variety of econometric models. Topics include: Hypothesis testing with multivariate regression, dummy variables, interaction effects, fixed effects, instrumental variables, time series, discontinuity models, and logistic regression.
PUB 235. Advanced Policy Analysis. 3 Units.
This course provides the theoretical foundations and practical skills necessary to critically assess the impact of politics, political institutions, and the political process on policymaking. Through a blend of theoretical exploration and real-world case studies, the focus is on the rationale and limitations of collective action, the tools of public policy, and the responsibilities of policy analysts in democratic societies. The course will cover essential topics such as agenda setting, policy formulation, implementation, and the evolution of public policies over time.
PUB 241. Leaders, Organization Behavior. 3 Units.
Analysis and development of knowledge and skills relevant to complex organizational behavior in public and nonprofit organizations, including motivation, diversity, communications, decision-making, power, conflict, culture, and change. Explicit attention to strategic leadership, including responsibilities for organization structures and their internal and external relationships, managing human capital, group development and performance, and political and symbolic roles.
PUB 242. Leading Systemic Change. 3 Units.
Analysis and developing skills relevant to purposeful, enduring change of public policies and public institutions. Roles and strategies of policy entrepreneurs are analyzed. Actions which strengthen policies are contrasted with those which weaken them. Explicit attention not only to public executives, but also to strategies of elected officials, stakeholders, and advocacy groups. Identifying and understanding the articulation of a variety of tools, such as strategic communications or facilitated processes, as well as more specific policy tools, such as changed laws, new decision arenas, or changed financial incentives.
PUB 243. Non-Profit Management. 3 Units.
This course is designed to give students a condensed overview of the governance, financial, human resource and strategic concerns facing the nonprofit sector. Through directed readings, cases and guest speakers, students will be exposed to the unique economic and policy environments in which nonprofits reside, identify effective strategic, governance, and management approaches, and explore how appropriate measurement techniques can inform the policy treatment and demand for
nonprofits.
PUB 251. Foundations of Public Administration. 3 Units.
This foundation course introduces students to the theoretical and practical principles required for public service in the United States at federal, state and local levels. It emphasizes: 1) the values that are fundamental to public action (i.e. equity, ethics, accountability and diversity); 2) the roles of public servants/managers (e.g., department head, staff analyst, city manager, non-profit manager) and 3) the professional knowledge and skills required for achieving desired public purposes. Topics include: the legal and constitutional foundations of public administration in the US, bureaucratic structure and administrative power in public institutions, managerial accountability and ethics, human resource management, race and diversity in public service, budgeting, performance management and public management networks.
PUB 252. Capstone: Strategy, Implementation. 3 Units.
Integration of learning from courses taken through (1) self-assessment and (2) class analyses of relevant cases of both successful and unsuccessful public professionals, or (3) a project for an actual client. The goal is strengthening
knowledge and competencies for sustained, long-term effectiveness. Much class work is undertaken by teams.
PUB 253. Legislative and Public Policy Practicum. 3 Units.
Students gain practical experience in researching, drafting, and pursuing adoption of State legislative and regulatory proposals. Students develop competencies to identify a client in need of a State law change, analyze the deficiencies in current law and practice, draft proposed statutes or regulations, refine the proposals to reflect public affairs and political realities, craft a strategy for effectuating the change, and participate in a mock legislative hearing. This whole course simulation provides students with real-world experience to devise and execute a realistic strategy for passing legislation or petitioning a State government department to adopt a rule change.
PUB 271. Public Policy Special Topics. 3 Units.
Topic selected by faculty member to fit curricular needs, current issues and student interest. Illustrative topics include “U.S. Social Movements and Public Policy,” “Spatial and Data Analysis,” or “The Economics of Race in the United States.”.
PUB 291. Externship. 3 Units.
Students will perform on-site public policy work as externs under the supervision of field placement supervisors in government agencies, non-profit entities or for-profit firms engaged in public policy processes. Placements in for-profit firms can include consulting firms focused on public policy processes and firms directly providing services with largely public funding, such as in health care. The Field Placement Director and/or the Associate Director of the Public Policy Program will help students find an appropriate placement, and must approve each student’s registration. Placements in for-profit firms must also receive approval of the Director of the Public Policy Program. (P/F).
