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Course summary
This program is excellent preparation for individuals who wish to pursue careers in local, state, or federal government; nonprofit organizations; the private sector; or international affairs. Career paths may lead to jobs in housing and community development, intergovernmental relations, nonprofit management, public finance, training, transportation, public policy analysis, and environmental organizations. In addition, the degree builds a solid foundation for future graduate work. Public Policy examines policy at all three levels of government: federal, state, and local. It covers topics such as federalism, the structure of state and local government, state constitutions, state legislatures, public budgeting, as well as environmental, transportation, and health planning, policy, and service delivery.
Program modules
The McGhee Core Curriculum is required of all degree-seeking students enrolled at the Paul McGhee Division: Writing (8 - 10 Credits): The following courses may be required based on writing placement assessment, and should be successfully completed within the first three semesters: Intensive Writing Workshop / Y20.7501; Writing Workshop I / Y20.7502; Writing Workshop II / Y20.7503. Critical Thinking (4 Credits): Critical Thinking / Y20.6401. Quantitative Reasoning (4 Credits): Students select one of the following based on math placement assessment in close consultation with their advisor: Math I / Y10.1101; Mathematical Reasoning / Y10.1105; Math II / Y10.1141; Precalculus / Y10.1171; Calculus with Applications to Business and Economics / Y10.1174. Scientific Issues (4 Credits): Students select one of the following in consultation with their advisor: Fundamentals of Biology I / Y13.2001; Global Ecology / Y20.3203; Stars, Planets, and Life / Y20.3207; Biology of Hunger and Population / Y20.3215. History, Culture, and Art (12 Credits): Students select one course from each subgroup in consultation with their advisor. Historical Perspectives (4 Credits): Renaissance to Revolution / Y20.5804; The American Experience / Y20.5820; Classical and Medieval World / Y20.5821; Contemporary World / Y20.5822. Global Perspectives (4 Credits): World Cultures: Africa / Y20.5011; World Cultures: Middle East / Y20.5012; World Cultures: Asia / Y20.5013; World Cultures: Latin America and the Caribbean / Y20.5014. Literary and Artistic Expressions (4 Credits): History of Music / Y20.5438; Visual Expressions in Society / Y20.5441; Major 20th-Century Writers / Y20.6201; Oral Traditions into Literature / Y20.6209.
Entry requirement for international students
Admission requirements include scores of SAT / ACT and TOEFL. Course specific requirements, if any, can be requested from the respective departments.
New York University accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
New York University
Department name
School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Paul McGhee Division
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