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Minor in Government & Public Policy
Minor Overview
The Government & Public Policy minor accommodates the interests and needs of students from a variety of degree programs. The minor is an excellent supplement to other majors within and outside the social sciences arena. You'll be introduced to the various sub-fields of political science and public policy and gain the foundational knowledge of political processes and institutions.
Declaring the Minor
A request to add the Government & Public Policy minor may be submitted by any advisor on campus.
Students majoring in any of SGPP's majors (Political Science, Public Management and Policy, Law, or Criminal Justice) may NOT declare the Government & Public Policy minor.
Minor Requirements
Required Courses
- Complete 6 courses (18 units)
- Must include 9 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
Introductory Courses
Choose 3 courses (9 units):
Minor Electives
Choose 3 courses (9 units)
Minor Advising
SGPP Advisors for the Government and Public Policy minor:
Students with the last names A thru K
Michael Greeley
sbs-sgppadvising@email.arizona.edu
Students with the last names L thru Z
Elizabeth Santander
sbs-sgppadvising@email.arizona.edu
If you would like more information on the Government & Public Policy minor, you can schedule an advising appointment or visit during walk-in hours.