BA Public Policy at New York University

The undergraduate major in Public Policy, jointly offered by the College of Arts and Science and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, prepares students to play roles in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of policies that address the challenges faced by domestic and global publics in the 21st century.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major in Public Policy requires ten 4-credit courses (40 credits) as outlined below. Students must demonstrate competency in microeconomics before declaring the major. This may be satisfied by completing ECON-UA 2 Introduction to Microeconomics, or by presenting qualifying AP/IB scores or approved transfer credit in this subject. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; The Politics of Public Policy; Quantitative Analysis for Public Policy; The Economics of Public Policy; Senior Seminar.

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