Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Social Policy Analysis

Rice University

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Social Policy Analysis, students will be able to:Understand social policy as an interdisciplinary field and demonstrate the ability to synthesize key knowledge, theories, and research across different disciplines in the social sciences.Develop critical analysis, problem solving and research skills in order to design and evaluate evidence-based interventions for social problems.Demonstrate the ability to communicate policy research and findings clearly and persuasively in written and oral formats.Analyze public problems, evaluate policy alternatives against criteria such as equity, efficiency, and effectiveness, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social policy analysis tools and methods.Demonstrate mastery of the above outcomes in the senior capstone project.

School of Social Sciences