The Practical Policy and Politics minor immerses students in study of the theory and practice of American democracy. It aims to enhance students’ capacities as citizens and to prepare them for potential careers in politics, public policy, or public administration and management. Through coursework and opportunities to earn academic credit for an internship, the minor equips students with knowledge about the principles, institutions, processes, and policies of American government and offers chances to develop various professional skills. Students may focus their courses on one particular career field, or may sample from the minor’s wide variety of courses on political communications, behavior, strategy and thought; legislative, executive, judicial and electoral politics; and public policy and administration.
Basic requirements:
• 18 total credits required
• No more than 1 lower-level class
• At least 1 400-level class
• Experiential learning is required (see below). Any academic credits awarded in relation to that experience DO count toward the 18 credits.
Students majoring in Political Science may count no more than 3 courses from the POLI major toward this minor
