Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Policy: Social Policy

Program Overview

Anderson University provides students with a rigorous and engaging learning experience that emphasizes the knowledge, intellectual skills, and conceptual frameworks central to each discipline.

Our students are driven by innovation, engaged in active learning, and eager to bring positive changes to the world around them. Anderson University shares that passion and is committed to helping you discover your calling, your path, and your purpose.

With 64 major degree programs, 48 concentrations, 56 minors, 41 master’s and doctoral degrees and 12 certification programs, you’ll experience a first-class, rigorous education at one of the country’s most respected institutions of Christian higher education.

Program at a Glance

• Total Credit Hours: 120
• Program Type: BA
• I-20 Approved: Yes
• I-17 Approved: No

Details

• Program Director: Roger Flynn
• Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
• Program Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January

Suggested Class Sequence

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
• Additional Admission Requirements: Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
• Application Deadline: Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when they are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.

Career Outcomes

• Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.

Related Programs

• College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
• College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
• College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Policy: Foreign Policy

Why AU?

The world has a dire need for ethical communicators, and an Anderson University degree gives you an opportunity to create an impact for Christ in the workplace. Media ethics and professional values based on Christian principles play a central role in the courses offered, as well as in other activities such as internships, field trips, and appearances by guest speakers.