School of Government and Public Policy Minors

Minor Overview

As of Fall 2024, SGPP now offers a new minor in Political Science. With the broad topics of classes SGPP offers in Political Science, the new Political Science minor offers students an opportunity to build a minor that reflects their interests and knowledge. Previously SGPP offered a minor in Government and Public Policy (GPP). 

Students who are interested in the Political Science Minor can find more details below. 

Students who declared a Government and Public Policy minor before Fall 2024 can find their minor requirements detailed below.

Political Science Minor

The Political Science minor allows students to build a minor that reflects their interests and knowledge. With the broad topics available in Political Science courses that our department already offers, students can develop an understanding of Political Science in a specific area, such as International Affairs, American Politics, or Law and Public Policy. 

Declaring the Minor

Any campus advisor can help students to declare a Political Science Minor.

Minor Overview

  • GPP Minor Total Units: 18
  • GPA requirement: 2.0
  • Upper Division Requirement: minimum of 9 units (courses numbered 300-499)
  • Residency Requirement: minimum of 9 units
  • Political Science Minor Checklist

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Minor Requirements

Required Courses

  • Complete 6 courses (18 units)
  • Must include 9 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
  • Political Science Majors cannot complete a Political Science minor
     

Minor Advising

SGPP Advisors for the Political Science minor: 

If you would like more information on the Political Science minor, you can schedule an advising appointment or visit during walk-in hours. 

Government and Public Policy Minor

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

This minor is no longer available.

Minor Overview

  • GPP Minor Total Units: 18
  • GPA requirement: 2.0
  • Upper Division Requirement: minimum of 9 units (courses numbered 300-499)
  • Residency Requirement: minimum of 9 units
  • GPP Minor Checklist

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Minor Requirements

Required Courses

  • Complete 6 courses (18 units)
  • Must include 9 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)

Minor Advising

SGPP Advisors for the Government and Public Policy minor:

Students should email Assistant Director of Advising, Sylvia Muñoz at 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. 

Minor Advising

SGPP Advisors for the Political Science minor: 

SGPP Advisors for the Government and Public Policy minor: Assistant Director of Advising, Sylvia Muñoz.