PUBLIC POLICY
Bachelor of Arts
William Jessup University’s Public Policy Degree Program is dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s leaders today. This unique, multidisciplinary program integrates Christian education, political science and public administration to equip students for graduate school and careers in the public sector. The program develops Christian critical thinkers to analyze today’s issues, implement tomorrow’s policies, and lead our community, state, nation and world ethically and effectively.
57 UNITS
15 WEEK SEMESTERS
ROCKLIN CAMPUS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The public policy degree program is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills for service and leadership in public sector careers at the local, national, and international levels or for graduate studies in related fields. The public policy major will provide students with a biblical and theoretical foundation in public policy through course work in ethical, philosophical, historical, governmental, procedural, and managerial principles. The program will build on this foundation by offering direct experiences through seminars, internships, and events to develop practical skills and understanding for policymaking.
Minor
Public Policy
Concentrations
Criminal Justice
General
Government and Politics
Public Administration
Program Courses
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Andrew D. Carico, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor – The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Our goal is to help students develop the skills needed to be redemptive voices in the world of politics and policy, providing an education in the principles of government combined with practical training for influence in government at all levels. – Andrew Carico
FACULTY
Andrew D. Carico, Ph.D.
Keith Bolte, M.A., M.Ed.
Phillip Escamilla, Ed.M., J.D.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Timothy Clark
JESSUP NEWS & STORIES
Public Policy Institute Launch – Oct. 18th
On Thursday, October 18th 2018, William Jessup University will hold the launch event for the newly established Institute for Public Policy. The IPP will creates resources, brings stakeholders together, and provides research-based solutions for policy makers in local and state government. This event will be held at the Rocklin Campus…
CAREER OPTIONS
LEGISLATOR
LAW
MILITARY