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Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy
Become a Leader in your Community, Nation, or the World

CHOOSE A DEGREE WITH VERSATILITY
The BPP is unique in that it provides the only opportunity on the UIC campus to
gain both a general foundation in the American policy process and tools to analyze
policy problems, as well as more specialized coursework in a policy field of the
student’s choosing (education policy, environmental policy, social welfare policy).
Business, government, and the civic sector are becoming increasingly
interconnected through partnerships and collaborative efforts to respond to
society’s problems and needs. Therefore, an understanding of public policy can be
relevant and beneficial for all students. Public policy affects all aspects
PREPARING FOR YOUR CAREER
A bachelor’s degree in public policy prepares you for many
different types of job opportunities as well as prepares you for
graduate studies in a variety of fields. Some students may
choose to apply their policy skills by entering the job market
directly after graduation. The BPP prepares students for jobs
working as legislative staff members, political campaign staff,
working in policy institutes or think tanks, careers within
local, state, or federal government, a wide variety of jobs
within the nonprofit sectors, and even some positions within
private industry, such as government relations staff. The BPP
also provides an excellent foundation for those planning to
pursue graduate studies in fields such public administrations,
public policy, law, public health, political science, and other
field

OUR MISSION
As part of a leading public research-intensive university, the UIC Department
of Public Administration is committed to advancing the knowledge and practice
of public administration and public policy through excellence in education,
research, and engagement with public and nonprofit organizations in the
Chicago region, the nation, and abroad.
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we are here as public servants, and public service is a privilege. Public service
is, simply and absolutely, about advancing the interests of Americans.”
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
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Kelly LeRoux
Director of Undergraduate Studies
and Associate Professor
Public Admin (M/C 278) room 135
CUPPA Hall
phone: 312-355-2672 email:
kleroux@uic.edu
THE FACULTY
The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked our faculty as the 8th most
productive of public administrations programs in their most recent index.
We believe research and practical experience are paramount for
developing coursework informed by current developments in the field,
and our faculty members actively strive to make connections between
their research and the classroom. We also strategically employ a small
number of adjunct professors with years of experience in the field to bring
their extensive practical knowledge to bear in the classroom.

Bachelor of Arts in
Public Policy
WHY STUDY PUBLIC POLICY?
Business, government, and the civic
sector are becoming increasingly
interconnected through partnerships
and collaborative efforts to respond to
society’s problems and needs.
Public policy affects all aspects of
society from the economy to
healthcare, the environment,
education, international relations,
and more.
The BPP may be useful for students
considering careers in a variety of
policy-related fields, including jobs in policy
analysis institutes, research and not-forprofit
organizations, and as consultants for
business and government entities.
All students could benefit from a major
in Public Policy to deepen their
understanding of public problems in
the U.S., policy solutions to these
problems, and their own role as
individual citizens in the policy
environment.
NOW ACCEPTING FIRST YEAR/
TRANSFER/ CURRENT UIC STUDENTS
CORE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PA 100: Individual Action & Democratic Citizenship
POLS 101: Introduction to American Government & Politics
ECON 220: Microeconomics: Theory & Applications
PA 210: Introduction to Policy Process
PA 211: Policy Analysis and Alternatives
PA 230: Nonprofit Organizations in U.S. Society
PA 300: Introduction to Urban Policy Processes
PA 303: Bureaucracy and Public Policy
PA 305: Managing Government Partnerships
PA 309: Public Budgeting and Financial Management
PA 405: Evaluating Policy and Programs
PA 490: Field Experience
3 Policy Specialization courses at the 200-level & above
For more information contact:
Dr. Kelly LeRoux
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Public Administration (M/C 278) room 2118
AEH 312-355-2672, kleroux@uic.edu
Sharon Hayes
Academic Advisor
Public Administration (M/C 278) room 2108 AEH
312-996-2160, shar@uic.edu
http://go.uic.edu/studypolicy
400 S Peoria St.
Art and Exhibition Hall (AEH)
312-996-3109

Benefits of a BA Degree in Public Policy
Learn and adopt public value perspectives that will enhance your
ability to lead, be of service, communicate efficiently, and fully
understand the links between the theories and practice of Policy
Be able to skillfully participate and contribute, as a team member,
to the policy process
Strengthen your ability to solve problems and make decisions
while thinking critically, and make use of your analytical skills
Productively open grounds of communication and interaction
with a diverse and developing society
Public Policy
Field Experience & Internships
Field Experience
Students work in an organization
(government agency, community
group, or non-profit organization)
Students are required to submit
written work & meet with professor
periodically to review work
experience
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading
only
Prerequisite: Admission to the BA
in Public Policy or MPA Program or
consent of the instructor
Internships
Large network of
government, nonprofit
organizations & private
companies via alumni &
faculty
ListServ includes
internship
opportunities as they
are posted
See UIC CUPPA Careers
Blog for a current list
http://cuppacareers.bl
ogspot.com

SPOTLIGHT
Want to learn more about public policy careers?
Check out the video below for an interview with Erin McDonald,
Program Analyst at the Department of Defense, Office of the
Inspector General.
Erin talks about her career with the DoD and how public policy
can influence change.
https://youtu.be/pyK-hbJwPRI

Where Our Students Work
Private Sector Public Sector Third Sector
Planner, Construction
Company
Project Coordinator, Clune
Construction
Program Manager,
National Equity Fund
Business Analyst, Velocity
EHS
Originations Specialist,
Avant Lending
Senior Fellow, Bulldog
Finance Group
Operations Mangers,
IMPACT Construction
Services
Business Operations
Specialist, Samsung Pay
Immigration Paralegal
Campus Recruiter, Aon
Sustainability Advisor,
Transwester
Appropriations Staff,
Illinois House of
Representatives
Police Officer, State of
Illinois
Director of Economic
Development, Industrial
Council
of Nearwest Chicago
Associate City
Planner, Americorps VISTA
Associate Policy
Analyst, Chicago
Metropolitan Agency for
Planning
Environmental Protections
Specialist
Research Economist,
Illinois Department of
Revenue
Analyst/Bus Scheduling,
Chicago Transit Authority
Transit and Rail Planner,
Colorado Department of
Transportation
Special Project Assistant,
Chicago Park District
Community Development
Manager, Business &
Community Lenders of
Texas
Economic Development
Planner, University of
Illinois at Chicago
Grants and Contracts
Manager, Mercy Housing
Lakefront
Program Associate,
Women’s Business
Development Center
Peace Corps Volunteer, Fiji
Development Manager,
City Year Chicago
Program Manager,
Institute of Cultural Affairs
Community Outreach
Coordinator, UIC
Freshwater Lab

BA in Public Policy
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from UIC, students must complete University, college, and
department degree requirements. The Department of Public Administration degree requirements are
outlined below. Students should consult the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs section for
additional degree requirements and college academic policies. Elective courses may have prerequisites.
Code Title Hours
Summary of Requirements
General and Basic Education Requirements 33-36
Core Program Requirements 46
Electives 38-41
Total Hours 120
Course List
Basic and General Education Requirements a
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
DLG 120 UIC First-Year Dialogue Seminar b 1
ENGL 160
& ENGL 161
MATH 110
& STAT 101
Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts
and Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research
College Algebra
& Introduction to Statistics
6
8
ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics c 4
Understanding the Past course ed 3
Understanding the Creative Arts course ed 3
Exploring World Cultures course ed 3
Analyzing the Natural World d 3-5
One elective course from any General Education Core category d 3
Total Hours 33-36
Course List
a The University General Education requirement is a total of 24 hours distributed across the six
categories. Two required courses in the major are approved for General Education and counts
toward the student’s 24 hours of General Education courses, including the Understanding US Society
category.

Required for new freshmen only.
c
This course meets the General Education course requirements for Understanding the Individual and
Society.
d Consult the General Education section for lists of approved courses in each of these General
Education categories.
Core Program Requirements
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
PA 100 Individual Action and Democratic Citizenship b 3
POLS 101 Introduction to American Government and Politics a,b 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics: Theory and Applications 3
PA 210 Introduction to Policy Process a 3
PA 211 Policy Analysis and Alternatives a 3
PA 230 Nonprofit Organizations in U.S. Society a 3
PA 300 Introduction to Urban Policy Processes 3
PA 303 Bureaucracy and Public Policy 3
PA 305 Managing Government Partnerships 3
PA 309 Public Budgeting and Financial Management 3
PA 405 Evaluating Policy and Programs 3
PA 490 Field Experience 4
Three Policy Specialization courses at the 200-level and above c 9
Total Hours 46
Course List
a This course is approved for the Understanding U.S. Society General Education category. Two courses
from the major will count toward the university requirement of a total of 24 hours of General
Education courses. One must be a course from the Understanding US Society category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education
category. Two courses from the major will count toward the university requirement of a total of 24
hours of General Education courses.
c Options for three-course specializations are listed below. Students may choose from these lists or
customize their own three-course specializations. All specializations must be approved by the
undergraduate program coordinator in the Department of Public Administration.

Electives
Code Title Hours
Courses
38-41
Total Hours 38-41
Course List
If any of the three-course specialization classes have prerequisites that are not already covered in the
Basic and General Education Requirements, students should choose electives that also serve as
prerequisites for their specialization courses. For example, students interested in a Health Policy
specialization must take PUBH 100, PUBH 110, and PUBH 120 as prerequisites
for PUBH 310, PUBH 330, and PUBH 350. PUBH 100 is a U.S. Society course and PUBH 110 is a
World Cultures course, so each one can fulfill General Education requirements as well. Check
the Course Descriptions for prerequisite requirements for all courses.
Course Options for Public Policy Specializations
Students may choose any 200-, 300-, and 400-level courses for the 9 hours in specialization requirement.
The following groups of courses are offered as guidance to students who may have an interest in any of
the educational paths shown below. Students may choose a specialization from the list or customize their
own, for example communication policy, with consultation and approval of their advisor. All
specializations must be approved by the undergraduate program coordinator in the Department of Public
Administration, who will seek endorsement from the appropriate department(s) offering the advanced
course work. Students interested in pursuing a minor in any of these areas should refer to
the Undergraduate Catalog for further requirements not listed here. Consult the Schedule of Classes for
terms during which courses are offered. The Department of Public Administration does not determine
course offerings in other departments.
Course Title Hours
Specialization Course Options
Education Policy
ED 200
ED 252
ED 402
ED 403
EDPS 412
ECON 214
Education Policy Foundations
Contemporary Controversies in
U.S. Schools
Philosophy of Education and
Urban School Policy
Policy Issues in the History of
American Education
Politics of Urban Education
Economics of Education

Course Title Hours
Environmental Policy
PA 240
LAS 493
Introduction to US Environmental
Policy
Topics in Sustainability and Energy
EAES 116
US 230
CHEM 305
a
Prerequisite is CHEM 232
Health Policy
PUBH 310
PUBH 330
PUBH 350
ECON 215
SOC 251
Foreign and Global Policy
PA 232
MILS 217
POLS 281
POLS 284
POLS 287
POLS 384
Social Welfare Policy
PA 231
PA 232
SOC 225
SOC 241
SOC 265
Energy for Future Decision Makers
Practices for Sustainable Cities
Environmental Chemistry a
Public Health and Global
Citizenship
Health Equity and Health
Disparities
Health Systems, Health Policy
Health Economics
Health and Medicine
International Development
Policy in a Globalized World
Introduction to United States
Military History
United States Foreign Policy
International Security
International Law
International Relations Theory
The American Safety Net
International Development
Policy in a Globalized World
Racial and Ethnic Groups a
Social Inequalities a

AAST/SOC 271
a
Has prerequisite of SOC 100 or SOC 105; both courses
meet the Understanding US Society General Education
requirement.
Sociology of Politics a
African Americans and the
Politics of Incarceration a
Sample Course Schedule
Freshman Year
First Semester
Hours
CC 120 UIC First-Year Dialogue Seminar 1
MATH 110 College Algebra 4
ENGL 160 Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts 3
PA 100 Individual Action & Democratic Citizenship 3
POLS 101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
Hours 14
Second Semester
STAT 101 Introduction to Statistics 4
ENGL 161 Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research 3
ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics 4
General Education course 3
General Education course 3
Hours 17
Sophomore Year
First Semester
PA 210 Introduction to Policy Process 3
PA 230 Nonprofit Organizations in U.S. Society 3
ECON 220 Microeconomics: Theory and Applications 3
General Education course 3
General Education course 3
Hours 15
Second Semester
PA 211 Policy Analysis and Alternatives 3

General Education course 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Hours 15
Junior Year
First Semester
PA 300 Introduction to Urban Policy Processes 3
PA 303 Bureaucracy and Public Policy 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Hours 15
Second Semester
PA 305 Managing Government Partnerships 3
PA 309 Public Budgeting and Financial Management 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Hours 15
Senior Year
First Semester
PA 405 Evaluating Public Policies and Programs 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Policy Specialization course 3
Policy Specialization course 3
Hours 15
Second Semester
PA 490 Field Experience in Public Administration 4

Policy Specialization course 3
Elective 3
Elective 4
Hours 14
Total Hours 120