Public Policy

Gain the critical thinking skills to analyze and assess existing and proposed laws. The Public Policy minor is ideal for students interested in law school.

With the exception of students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs with a major in Public Policy, any IU student enrolled in a bachelor's degree program may pursue the Public Policy minor. Students who successfully complete the requirements will have the minor conferred with their degree.

A minimum GPA of 2.3 is required in courses taken specifically for the minor. At least 9 of the 15 credit hours must be taken on the IU Indianapolis campus. During their final term of enrollment, students also must apply to have the minor conferred with their degree by completing the O'Neill Graduation Application.

O’Neill students earning an O’Neill minor may double count two minor courses.

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Public Policy minor curriculum

Required courses (15 credit hours)

• SPEA–V 264 Urban Structure and Policy
• SPEA–V 265 Challenges in Social Policy
• SPEA–V 280 Understanding Policy Making
• SPEA–V 376 or SPEA–L 376 Law and Public Policy
• SPEA–V 382 Political Action and Civic Engagement