Public Policy Concentration
Description:
This concentration prepares students to understand the current public policy environment and to learn how organizations that effectively respond to these public policy challenges are managed. The Public Policy Concentration may lead to employment opportunities in governmental settings, community-based organizations and other non-profit groups. It complements and enhances careers focusing on education, health, business and social welfare.
The Public Policy Concentration also prepares and provides an excellent background for students who would like to pursue graduate programs, including the
M.A. in Public Policy, at National Louis University.
This concentration was developed for undergraduate students who have completed the major, but need several additional electives to complete the 180 QH for the degree. Courses also fulfill social science general education requirements.
How You Will Learn:
All courses in the Public Policy Concentration are offered in a 6-week
FOCUS format and can be offered either online or face-to-face in the classroom. Face-to-face courses meet one night per week. Students may take one, two or all three courses listed below.
What You Will Learn:
The concentration in Public Policy is not a standalone degree or program and all three courses must be taken at National Louis University in conjunction with one of the 5 approved programs: B.A. Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABS), B.S. Management (BSM), B.S. Management Information Systems (BSMIS), B.S. Health Care Leadership (HCL) or B.A. Business Adminisitration.
LAS458 Public and Social Policy in the Legislative Process (5QH)
LAS453 Social Inequality (5QH)
LAS457 Social Issues and Public Policy Administration (5QH)
This course examines the various aspects of how public and not-for-profit organizations are managed. Provides case studies and examples of how their programs are effectively organized and administered.
Where You Can Take the Program:
Online and at NLU's campuses in Chicago, Elgin, Lisle, Skokie (North Shore) and Wheeling as well as in Tampa, Florida.
