Public Service and Public Policy

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Description

Do you have a passion for public service and exploring how government affects our everyday lives? In this program, you gain a foundation in public policy and build leadership skills that can enhance a degree in a variety of other community-driven professions.

The concentration in public service and public policy prepares students for work in government at all levels and nonprofit organizations through comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management, and urban studies.

Students discover the challenges of management, learn how to lead a public organization and understand the process of policy development.

This concentration allows students enrolled in other undergraduate programs at ASU to broaden their educational experiences. The program has an applied and professional focus which can enhance many other majors, which can give students a more competitive edge when seeking a public sector job.

Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken in the School of Public Affairs at ASU.

Required Courses -- 12 credit hours
PAF 200: Public Service and Policy in the 21st Century (3)
PAF 201: Economics and Public Policy (SB) (3)
PAF 300: Public Management and Administration (3)
PAF 340: Contemporary Policy Challenges (3)

Electives (select two courses) -- 6 credit hours
PAF Upper Division Elective (6)

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

IDS Core Course Information

All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None

IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area

Context courses (6 credit hours)

Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU

Application courses (3 credit hours)

Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
IDS 302: Integration Skills
IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
IDS 484: Elective Internship

Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu

How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa

Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.

YEAR

2024-25

CAMPUS

Downtown Phoenix

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

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COLLEGE/SCHOOL

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

School of Public Affairs | UCENT 400
spa@asu.edu
602-496-0450