Degree Overview
- Minimum 120 total units to complete the degree
- Minimum 42 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
- Minor (or double-major) required
Program Checklists for Public Affairs
*Program Checklists for Public Management and Policy
*Effective Fall 2024 the program formerly known as Public Management and Policy was renamed to Public Affairs.
General Education
Introduction to the General Education Experience
- 1 unit - UNIV 101
Foundations
- 1st-year composition (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or ENGL 109H, or ENGL 107 and ENGL 108, or equivalent transfer courses)
- Math 107 or higher, or equivalent transfer courses (math substitutions not accepted)
- 2nd-semester second language proficiency required
Exploring Perspectives
- 3 units – Artist
- 3 units – Humanist
- 3 units – Natural Scientist
- 3 units – Social Scientist
Building Connections
- 9 units (three courses)
General Education Portfolio
- 1 unit – UNIV 301
Note: Students must complete a minimum of 32 units in their General Education coursework while satisfying the requirements.
Foundations
- 1st-year composition (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or ENGL 109H, or ENGL 107 and ENGL 108, or equivalent transfer courses)
- Math 107 or higher, or equivalent transfer courses (math substitutions not accepted)
- 2nd-semester second language proficiency required
General Education
- 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies – 150
- 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures – 160
- 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences – 170
- 3 units Tier 2 Arts
- 3 units Tier 2 Humanities
- 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Diversity
Minor
A minor is required for this program. Minors typically are 18-21 units.
Introductory Courses for Major
- Complete 5 introductory courses
Required courses (must complete all 4 courses):
Choose one course from these four courses:
Major Core Courses
- Complete 4 courses (12 units)
Required Internship
- Required: PA 393 Internship Course (3 units)
- To earn 3 units of credit you must complete 135 internship hours and be enrolled in PA 393 at the same time
- Internship must be related to Public Management & Policy and be with a non-profit or government agency only (paid or unpaid)
- See internship opportunities
Public Management & Policy Concentration
- Complete 5 approved elective courses (15 units) from one of three concentration areas
- These courses may require Junior/Senior standing and/or introductory pre-requisite courses
- For a full list of approved electives, see the Public Management & Policy Major Checklist
You may pursue one of three areas to concentrate your studies:
Area 1: Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy Core (Required)
Environmental Policy Electives
Choose 4 elective courses (12 Units):
Area 2: Public Policy
Public Policy Core (Required)
Public Policy Electives
Choose 4 elective courses (12 Units):
Area 3: Public Management
Public Management Core (Required)
Public Management Electives
Choose 4 elective courses (12 Units):
2+2 Program
Pima Community College students: see the 2+2 program checklist