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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-08-24 | - |
| 2027-08-24 | - |
Program Overview
Public Policy, BA
The Public Policy BA at the University of Illinois Springfield blends rigorous academic training with real-world experience, equipping students with the skills to draft, analyze, advocate, implement, and evaluate public policy.
Why Choose UIS Public Policy?
- Small, interactive classes with expert faculty
- Hands-on learning in policy research and advocacy
- Focus on health, education, criminal justice, social welfare, environment, and agriculture
- Specialize in American Public Policy or Comparative/International Public Policy
Quick Facts
- Format: On-campus
- Duration: 4 years
- Credit Hours: 120
Career Opportunities
Exploring the following career paths can help students see how their degree opens up a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities in various fields:
- Advocate
- Attorney
- Policy Adviser
- Policy Analyst
- Policy Director
- Community Planner
- Public Relations Specialist
- Congressional Committee Staffer
- National Campaigns Coordinator
- Community Organizer
- Professor
- Administrative Fiscal Officer
- Citizen Outreach Coordinator
- Community Development Officer
- Government Official
- Grant Writer
- Labor Relations Representative
- Nonprofit Administrator
- Rural Development Officer
- Social Science Analyst
- Lobbyist
Admissions
Applying to UIS is Simple
We've streamlined our admission process to save students time and effort. Just follow the steps below:
- Review admission requirements
- Complete the application
- Send official transcripts
- Submit required statements/writing sample
- Pay the application fee
Review Admission Requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
Complete the Application
An email address is required to create an account.
Send Official Transcripts
Email official or certified academic records/transcripts.
Submit Required Statements/Writing Sample
If a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission.
Pay the Application Fee
- Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60
- International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75
Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option for earning a University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than expected.
Value of a UIS Degree
- UIS is in the Top 20 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region.
- Top 25 best value school.
- More than $20 million in scholarships awarded during the academic year.
- The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.