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Arizona State University
Tempe , United States
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Program Overview

Public Service and Public Policy (Sustainability), BS

The Bachelor of Science program in public service and public policy includes comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership, and management. Applications and examples encompass a wide variety of policy topics and management approaches.


Program Description

Sustainability continues to be a highly sought-after area, and it presents broad policy implications. Through this concentration, students explore the challenges of sustainability and the development of solutions to pressing issues at local and global levels.


At a Glance

  • College/school: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
  • Location: Downtown Phoenix
  • Second language requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
  • First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
  • Math intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Public Service and Public Policy (Sustainability), BS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy, public leadership, and management.


Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.


Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.


Admission Requirements

  • General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.


Change of Major Requirements

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for current ASU students to change to this major.


Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.


Global Opportunities

  • Global experience: With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, public service and public policy students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

The degree in public service and public policy is primarily for individuals working or seeking work in the public sector. The skills and knowledge graduates acquire allow them to successfully function in many other types of organizations, though the principal focus is on public organizations.


  • Career | Growth | Median salary
    • Advocate | 6.4% | $45,120
    • Agricultural Manager | -1.3% | $87,980
    • CEO | 4.3% | $206,420
    • Community Specialist | 4.6% | $54,940
    • Compliance Manager | 4.5% | $136,550
    • Distribution Center Manager | 6.1% | $102,010
    • General Manager (GM) | 4.4% | $102,950
    • Government Programs Specialist | 1.0% | $51,500
    • Social Services Director | 6.4% | $78,240
    • Wind Energy Project Manager | 4.5% | $136,550

Accelerated Master's Programs

This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:


  • Global Management, MGM
  • Program Evaluation and Data Analytics, MS
  • Public Administration (Emergency Management), MPA
  • Public Administration (Nonprofit Administration), MPA
  • Public Administration (Public Finance), MPA
  • Public Administration (Urban Management), MPA
  • Public Administration, MPA
  • Public Policy (Environmental Policy), MPP
  • Public Policy (Policy Informatics), MPP
  • Public Policy (Science and Technology Policy), MPP
  • Public Policy, MPP

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees.


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