The public affairs major is a fantastic way for students to learn about public policy and how they can make an actual difference in their community."
— Taylor Stepp

Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs’ Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs undergraduate program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and values required for public service. The degree is built on a liberal arts foundation with a professional orientation in public affairs – the interconnection between applied public policy and the management of the organizations and networks that tackle public problems.

With specialization tracks in urban policy and management, community organization and civic engagement, and nonprofit management as well as a collection of minors, the Glenn School’s Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs will give you the skills to work in government, nonprofit organizations or any place where analysis and leadership are needed.

For more information contact the undergraduate program at: GlennUG@jgippm.ohio-state.edu
or call us at 614.292.8696.

Required Coursework

• Public Affairs 2110 Introduction to Public Affairs
• Public Affairs 2120 Public Service and Civic Engagement
• Public Affairs 2130 Leadership in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors
• Poli Sci 3115 Introduction to Public Policy
• Public Affairs 3000 Introduction to Policy Analysis
• Econ 4300 Government Finance in the American Economy
• Public Affairs 4310 State and Local Government Finance
• Public Affairs 4030 Public Budgeting**
• Public Affairs 4010 or 4020 Public Affairs Decision Making*
• Public Affairs 4011 or 4021 Public Affairs Analysis Application*

*These courses can either be taken in Columbus or in Washington, D.C. as part of the Washington Academic Internship Program.
**Public Affairs 4030 is requrired for all students declaring the major autumn 2012 and beyond.

Specialization Coursework

Option 1: Choose an interdisciplinary Policy Track

1. Urban Policy and Management
2. Community Organization and Civic Engagement
3. Nonprofit Management

Option 2: Choose an approved minor

• Campaigns and Elections
• City and Regional Planning
• Communication
• Criminology
• Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Political Science
• Public Health
• Public Policy
• Sociology

If you have a passion for public service and want to learn about the best way to become a leader in government or non-profits then watch this video about the John Glenn School of Public Affairs' Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs.

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