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Public Policy and Governance


 Program of Study: Major: Public Service and Policy


Program Overview

Public Service and Policy is an interdisciplinary major designed to bring students to a deeper understanding of their roles in public service and the creation and implementation of public policy. Learning is organized around three broad outcomes including understanding the context in which policy is created and implemented; cultivating a methodological toolkit that brings diverse evidence into public service and policymaking; and expanding communication, management, and leadership skills for public service impact. By understanding challenges and being well versed in the development of multiple, useful, and realistic solutions, graduates will contribute to the development of local, national, and global communities.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Public Service and Policy
Recommended Preparation

Composition or writing, economics, political science, public policy, regional studies, sociology, statistics, and courses that cover the areas of inquiry.

Admission Requirements
  1. 45 college credits
  2. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA
  3. Minimum 2.0 grade in PUBPOL 201. There is not an equivalent course for PUBPOL 201. Students who will transfer to the UW can indicate an intention to enroll in the program and be admitted with the provision that they complete PUBPOL 201 with a minimum of 2.0 grade in their first quarter.
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 Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Public Service and Policy


Credential Overview

Public Service and Policy is an interdisciplinary major designed to bring students to a deeper understanding of their roles in public service and the creation and implementation of public policy. Learning is organized around three broad outcomes including understanding the context in which policy is created and implemented; cultivating a methodological toolkit that brings diverse evidence into public service and policymaking; and expanding communication, management, and leadership skills for public service impact. By understanding challenges and being well versed in the development of multiple, useful, and realistic solutions, graduates will contribute to the development of local, national, and global communities.

Completion Requirements

General Education Requirements

Basic Skills

  1. English Composition (C) (5 credits; minimum 2.0 grade)
  2. Additional Writing (W) (10 credits)
  3. Reasoning (RSN) (4 or 5 credits)
  4. Diversity (DIV) (5 credits). Of Special Note: For students admitted to the University prior to autumn quarter 2023, the DIV requirement is 3 credits.
  5. Foreign Language (1st year proficiency): 0-15 credits, depending on placement or high school background

Areas of Inquiry

  1. Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits)
  2. Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits)
  3. Natural Sciences (NSc) (20 credits)
  4. Areas of Inquiry (10 additional credits from any area)
  5. Minimum 20 credits of Areas of Inquiry requirements must be outside of major requirements

Major Requirements

69-70 credits

  1. Public Service and Policy Foundation (35 credits):
    1. Public Service and Policy Context (10 credits): PUBPOL 201, either PUBPOL 313 or PUBPOL 321
    2. Methods (10 credits): PUBPOL 301 and PUBPOL 303
    3. Leadership and Management (10 credits): PUBPOL 302, either PUBPOL 402 or PUBPOL 403
    4. Application and Practice: PUBPOL 496
  2. Statistics (4-5 credits): one of QMETH 201, Q SCI 381, STAT 220, STAT 221/CS&SS 221/SOC 221, STAT 290, or STAT 311
  3. Interdisciplinary Selectives (15 credits): 100-and 200-level courses representing areas that inform public service and policy. Refer to school website for list of approved courses.
  4. Upper-Division Electives (15 credits): 300-and 400-level PUBPOL courses or non-PUBPOL courses from a list of approved courses. Refer to school website for list. Maximum 5 credits combined of public service and policy related internship (PUBPOL 497), study abroad, and research (PUBPOL 498) coursework can count toward this requirement.
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 Program of Study: Minor: Public Policy


Program Overview

The Public Policy minor, offered through the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, introduces students to the field of public policy and frameworks for addressing public challenges. Students learn the scientific methods used to make evidence-based public decisions, design effective public policy in the context of human behavior, and implement sound public policy in a complex networked environment with competing stakeholder interests. Building upon skills developed in students’ majors and other coursework, this minor will develop students’ capacities to understand complex organizations, to gain leadership skills, and to broaden understanding of the role of the nonprofit and social sectors in achieving public goals.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Public Policy

 Minor in Public Policy


Completion Requirements

25 credits

  1. PUBPOL 201 (5 credits)
  2. 20 credits of 300- or 400-level PUBPOL courses, or other courses approved by the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
  3. Minimum 15 credits taken in residence through the UW Seattle campus
  4. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for all courses applied to the minor
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 Graduate Programs


Public Policy and Governance


 Program of Study: Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy And Management)


This program of study leads to the following credentials:
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy And Management)
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy and Management: Advanced Data Science)
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy and Management: Data Science)
Admission Requirements

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 Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy And Management)


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 Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy and Management: Advanced Data Science)


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 Doctor Of Philosophy (Public Policy and Management: Data Science)


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 Program of Study: Executive Master Of Public Administration


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Executive Master Of Public Administration (fee-based)
Admission Requirements

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 Executive Master Of Public Administration (fee-based)


Completion Requirements

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 Program of Study: Graduate Certificate in Building Resilient Local Governments


Program Overview

Local and regional governments are essential to addressing the most pressing policy problems of our time. This eight-month program prepares leaders to build resiliency and overcome challenges unique to their local contexts. Designed for local government professionals, this program runs from January through August with flexible course schedules. Over three quarters, students will take three core courses and complete a capstone experience.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Graduate Certificate in Building Resilient Local Governments (fee-based)
Admission Requirements

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 Graduate Certificate in Building Resilient Local Governments (fee-based)


Credential Overview

Completion Requirements

Total credits: 15


Required courses (15 credits): PUBPOL 515, 558, 567, 617

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 Program of Study: Graduate Certificate In Leading Public Innovation


Program Overview

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Graduate Certificate In Leading Public Innovation
Admission Requirements

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 Graduate Certificate In Leading Public Innovation


Completion Requirements

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 Program of Study: Graduate Certificate In Nonprofit Management


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Graduate Certificate In Nonprofit Management
Admission Requirements

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 Graduate Certificate In Nonprofit Management


Completion Requirements

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 Program of Study: International Development Policy And Management Certificate


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Graduate Certificate In International Development Policy And Management
Admission Requirements

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 Graduate Certificate In International Development Policy And Management


Completion Requirements

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 Program of Study: Master Of Public Administration


Program Overview

The Evans School MPA is interdisciplinary and defined by the practical application of theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. Beyond a rigorous core curriculum and ample elective offerings, we support students through internships, capstone projects, engagement on campus and in the community to exercise new skills and learn the art of public leadership.

This program of study leads to the following credentials:
  • Master Of Public Administration
  • Master Of Public Administration (Analysis And Evaluation)
  • Master Of Public Administration (Environmental Policy)
  • Master Of Public Administration (fee-based)
  • Master Of Public Administration (Global Program)
  • Master Of Public Administration (International Development)
  • Master Of Public Administration (Leadership and Decision Making)
  • Master Of Public Administration (Nonprofit Management)
  • Master Of Public Administration (Public Financial Managemnt)
  • Master Of Public Administration (Social Policy)
Admission Requirements

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 Master Of Public Administration


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

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 Master Of Public Administration (Analysis And Evaluation)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 514, PUBPOL 518, PUBPOL 525, PUBPOL 529, PUBPOL 533, PUBPOL 540, PUBPOL 542, PUBPOL 543, PUBPOL 544, PUBPOL 551, PUBPOL 575, PUBPOL 594, PUBPOL 597, PUBPOL 599

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 Master Of Public Administration (Environmental Policy)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 518, PUBPOL 538, PUBPOL 582, PUBPOL 587, PUBPOL 589, PUBPOL 590, PUBPOL 592, PUBPOL 593, PUBPOL 594, PUBPOL 595, PUBPOL 596, PUBPOL 597, PUBPOL 599

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 Master Of Public Administration (fee-based)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

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 Master Of Public Administration (Global Program)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

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 Master Of Public Administration (International Development)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 531, PUBPOL 533, PUBPOL 534, PUBPOL 535, PUBPOL 536, PUBPOL 537, PUBPOL 538, PUBPOL 539, PUBPOL 541, PUBPOL 555, PUBPOL 595, PUBPOL 599

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 Master Of Public Administration (Leadership and Decision Making)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 501, PUBPOL 502, PUBPOL 503, PUBPOL 504, PUBPOL 507, PUBPOL 509, PUBPOL 515, PUBPOL 531, PUBPOL 550, PUBPOL 558, PUBPOL 559, PUBPOL 560, PUBPOL 563, PUBPOL 567, PUBPOL 599

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 Master Of Public Administration (Nonprofit Management)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 503, PUBPOL 509, PUBPOL 541, PUBPOL 550, PUBPOL 551, PUBPOL 552, PUBPOL 553, PUBPOL 555, PUBPOL 558, PUBPOL 559

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 Master Of Public Administration (Public Financial Managemnt)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 518, PUBPOL 521, PUBPOL 523, PUBPOL 524, PUBPOL 544, PUBPOL 553, PUBPOL 556, PUBPOL 557, PUBPOL 575

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 Master Of Public Administration (Social Policy)


Completion Requirements

72 credits

  • Core coursework (36 credits): PUBPOL 511, PUBPOL 512, PUBPOL 513, PUBPOL 516, PUBPOL 517, PUBPOL 522, PUBPOL 526, PUBPOL 527, PUBPOL 528
  • Option-specific coursework (28 credits): See additional requirements section for option-specific coursework
  • Capstone (8 credits): PUBPOL 608

Additional Completion Requirements

Option-specific coursework (28 credits from): PUBPOL 562, PUBPOL 564, PUBPOL 569, PUBPOL 570, PUBPOL 571, PUBPOL 573, PUBPOL 575, PUBPOL 576, PUBPOL 578, PUBPOL 579

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 Program of Study: Master Of Science (Public Policy And Management)


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Master Of Science (Public Policy And Management)
Admission Requirements

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 Master Of Science (Public Policy And Management)


Completion Requirements

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