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Bachelors

Policy Studies

Syracuse University
Syracuse , United States
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Medium of studying
Fully Online
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Education Studies | Environmental Resource Management
Area of study
Education | Environmental Studies
Minor
National Resource Strategy and Policy | Education Policy Analysis and Reform
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

The Policy Studies B.P.S. degree from Syracuse University combines online learning with live sessions, offering a flexible and comprehensive education in policy analysis. Students develop expertise in a chosen policy area, learning to assess the impact of policies on individuals and communities. The program prepares graduates for careers in public relations, healthcare management, policy analysis, and other fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

  • Program Overview: The Policy Studies degree is a Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.)
    • undergraduate degree that comprises 120 credits. This program is a partnership between Syracuse University's College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, which is ranked #1 in the nation for public affairs (U.S. News & World Report).
  • Objectives: The program's objectives include:
  • Developing expertise in a policy area of your choice that provides a broad range of scholarly and professional perspectives.
  • Learning to examine and measure how the resulting impact of policies affect individuals and communities.
  • Program Description: The program is fully online with weekly interactive live sessions that can be completed from anywhere in the world.
    • It offers six start dates a year and eight-week courses. Students can transfer up to 90 credits and study part-time. The program blends asynchronous and synchronous learning.

Outline:

  • The program's curriculum includes the following courses:
  • PST 101 - An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
  • PSC 202 - Introduction to Political Analysis
  • ECN 101 - Introductory Microeconomics
  • PSC 121 - American National Government & Politics
  • PST 367 - Smart Cities and Urban Policy
  • PST 315 - Methods of Public Policy Analysis and Presentation

Careers:

  • Potential career paths for graduates of the program include:
  • Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Policy Director
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