Public Policy and Management Minor

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Banner Code: PPMG
Web: spgia.gmu.edu

School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)

This minor introduces students to the theory and process of policy formulation and implementation in the political and governmental arena.

This minor is offered by the Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA) .

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits in government with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

Two core courses (6 credits)

GOVT 103 - Introduction to American Government Credits: 3
GOVT 351 - Administration in the Political System Credits: 3

Four elective courses (12 credits) chosen from:

GOVT 350–359 public administration
Any GOVT 360–369 public policy
Any GOVT 450–459 public administration
Any GOVT 460–469 public policy
GOVT 480 - Internship , when relevant, with the prior written approval of the minor advisor

Total: 18 credits

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Public Policy and Management Minor

Minor Requirements

Two core courses (6 credits)

Four elective courses (12 credits) chosen from:

Total: 18 credits