Minor in Public Policy
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Public Policy is perfect for students who are passionate about addressing societal challenges and influencing positive change through government or organizational action. This program equips students with critical skills in analysis, advocacy, and strategy, making it a strong complement to careers in law, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, or environmental sustainability.
Program Overview
The minor in Public Policy will give students in any field the ability to analyze and discuss public policies, government processes, and the public welfare. Public Policy is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates concepts from economics, political science, finance, management, communication, and statistics, among others. Students will gain a unique, practical, and transferrable skillset in policy that will help them better understand the underlying regulations and processes that affect their major field. The skills taught in the minor are helpful for any student interested in leadership roles in their field, or for those pursuing work in government, nonprofits, or public service activities of the private sector.
FIND OUT EXACTLY
What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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