BS Education and Public Policy at Pennsylvania State University

The Education and Public Policy major (EPP) offers an interdisciplinary program for students who want to make a difference in society by building democratic participation and improving civic capacity in and through educational institutions and communities. Students interested in politics and government, social reform and organizing, higher education, educational technology, museums and other non-traditional learning spaces, and equity can find meaningful pathways in EPP.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Duration: minimum 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Education in American Society, Reform, Advocacy, and Transformation in Education, Professional Development in Education and Public Policy, Real-World Policy Experience: Field Placement, Shaping Education: Policy Development and Impact.

Career pathways

Penn State students with a B.S. in Education and Public Policy have been successful in establishing careers in a wide variety of fields. We encourage majors to develop a concentration in another field to match your career goals.

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