Bachelor of Science - Public Policy

The Public Policy major gives students the applied tools, theoretical knowledge, and professional writing skills to implement the highest quality policy analysis. This major prepares students for careers in social justice organizations, government agencies, elected office, non-profits, and non-governmental organizations.  The program emphasizes issues of justice and equality, applied research skills, a combination of both quantitative and writing skills, and the importance of women’s leadership in government. With an emphasis on applied policy research, this major helps students use economic and political tools to identify policy problems and evaluate the impact of policies and programs. Students will learn the political context of public policy as well as the underlying economic models in order to understand how to build a just and sustainable society. St. Catherine’s education prepares women to lead and influence. Increasingly, being an advocate for a more just world requires the combination of quantitative skills, concise and professional writing, and understanding of the political process. By intentionally developing a combination of skills in statistics, economics, political science, and professional writing, the Public Policy major will help students prepare for the multi-skilled careers in today's social justice fields.