Public Policy (B.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Develop solutions for a sustainable future with a focus on equity and social justice. The B.S. in Public Policy at Illinois Tech equips students to apply sophisticated research and analytical tools to develop best practices, use state-of-the-art methods to assess programs and interventions, and collaborate to gain first-hand experience. Here you can cultivate your knowledge and try new skills while addressing some of the biggest problems facing society right now-whether on a local or global scale. Studying public policy at Illinois Tech uniquely prepares students to launch their careers. Public policy majors are working alongside community leaders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and experts every day, applying their insights in a project-based environment. By studying social and political science, law, and related fields at Chicago’s leading tech-focused university, our public policy majors are poised to become the advocates, activists, policymakers, and leaders of the future. Connect and collaborate with peers to learn how public policy confronts real-world problems ranging from global climate change to community justice to AI ethics in our project-focused bachelor’s of public policy. Address equity, sustainability, and social justice across sectors by examining social, economic, scientific, and political issues.