此选项是为特别希望在公共或非营利部门从事公共政策和/或公共管理职业的学生设计的。该文学学士课程侧重于公共政策流程，环境的特定政治方面，其基础是基本政治学理论以及对美国，比较和国际政治的熟悉。课程将强调美国当地，州和国家决策者和公民面临的关键政策问题。对政治和政策制定过程的关注将在概念和方法上使学生做好准备，超越党派政治，以解决领导人如何最佳调动资源以实现符合公共利益的组成目标。
This option was designed for students who desire to pursue careers in public policy and/or public administration in the public or nonprofit sectors. This BA track emphasizes the specifically political aspects of public policy processes and is grounded in political science theory and familiarity with American, Comparative and International politics. Courses will emphasize key policy issues confronting U.S. local, state and national decision makers and citizens. A focus on politics and the policy-making process will prepare students conceptually and methodologically to move beyond partisan politics to address how leaders can best mobilize resources to achieve constituent goals consistent with the public interest.<br>These degree requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their major advisor and CLAS advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.