Public Service and Public Policy (Sustainability) ,BS
Anthropology, Energy policy, Environmental Science, Environmental law, Global Affairs, Green, Metropolitan Studies, Public Affairs, Public Health, Sustainability, Sustainability Economics, Urban Studies, Urbanism, renewable energy
Are you interested in the environmental health of the planet and its citizens? Explore how government and policy affect the world around us through a curriculum that prepares you for an in-demand leadership career working on solutions to environmental policy and management problems.
Sustainability continues to be a highly sought-after area, and it presents broad policy implications. Through this concentration, you explore the challenges of sustainability and the development of solutions to pressing issues at local and global levels.
The Bachelor of Science program in public service and public policy includes comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management. Applications and examples encompass a wide variety of policy topics and management approaches.
This program examines the public sector and addresses the challenges facing the public in a practical way. It distinctly enables you to study public service, policy and administration with a focus on professional preparation for a career. The major is also well suited to you if you are interested in pursuing graduate education in law, public administration, public policy and other areas focused on public affairs and the common good.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for current ASU students to change to this major.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, public service and public policy students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The degree in public service and public policy is primarily for individuals working or seeking work in the public sector. The skills and knowledge graduates acquire allow them to successfully function in many other types of organizations, though the principal focus is on public organizations.
Graduates are prepared for entry- and midlevel supervisory and managerial positions in city, county, state and federal agencies, and for work in nonprofit organizations and in the private sector at the interface of public affairs and private enterprise.
For those who already have work experience, the degree provides further opportunity for promotion.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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6.4%
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$45,930
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-1.3%
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$89,900
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4.3%
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$213,990
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4.6%
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$56,730
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4.5%
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$141,900
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6.1%
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$107,230
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4.4%
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$105,770
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1.0%
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$54,210
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6.4%
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$80,390
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4.5%
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$141,900
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School of Public Affairs
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UCENT 400
spa@asu.edu
602-496-0450
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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