The Public Policy Degree Program is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills for service and leadership in public sector careers at the local, national, and international level or for graduate studies in related fields. The Public Policy major will provide students with a Biblical and theoretical foundation in public policy through course work in ethical, philosophical, historical, governmental, procedural, and managerial principles. The program will build on this foundation by offering direct experiences through seminars and internships to develop practical skills and understanding for policymaking.
A Public Policy Degree Program graduate should demonstrate the following:
- Understanding of Biblical perspectives and ethical standards and the ability to evaluate policy issues based on these perspectives and standards.
- Understanding of political and policy principles and structures and the ability to analyze and compare related concepts and theories.
- Understanding of methods and approaches to administration, organizations, and policymaking and the ability to demonstrate problem-solving and management skills.
- Knowledge of American and comparative history and government and the ability to define and discuss related events and characteristics.
- Knowledge of Constitutional and international standards for civil and human rights and the ability to examine related policy issues based on these standards.
