The Program
Public policy and administration refer to the work of government—how decisions are made, which actions are taken or not taken, and who is or should be involved in the process. It is a look at how governments put policy into practice and how rules and regulations are implemented. Student interests among many others might include education, healthcare, environment, social welfare, and information technology, and span all levels of government, and might also include nonprofit or international organizations. The Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate in Public Policy and Administration is available to all University of Massachusetts Amherst undergraduate students regardless of their major. Students in this certificate program can develop a comprehensive understanding of public policy and administration issues from multiple perspectives and such disciplines as economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, communication, regional planning, and history. Students can also master skills relevant to professional careers in public policy and administration including management, survey research, computer applications, technical writing, and public presentations. Working with their faculty adviser, students choose concentrations that match their interests with available courses related to public policy and administration. Requirements Prior to the start of the senior year, the student must submit a one-page proposal to a faculty adviser outlining both the policy concentration the student would like to pursue and how the five elective policy courses will meet this objective. The complete set of forms and a list of faculty advisers are available on the above website. Required Courses Elective courses |
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