Policy Studies A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Policy Studies requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 24 sh
| ECO 111 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | 4 sh |
| POL 220 | RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDIES | 4 sh |
| PST 225 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY | 4 sh |
| PST 328 | PUBLIC POLICY | 4 sh |
| PST 335 | ETHICS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 4 sh |
| PST 461 | SENIOR SEMINAR IN POLICY STUDIES | 4 sh |
Select one course from the following: 4 sh
| POL 111 | AMERICAN GOVERNMENT | 4 sh |
| POL 161 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS | 4 sh |
| POL 220 | RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDIES | 4 sh |
Concentrations
Choose three courses from one concentration plus one course from each of the other two concentrations
: 20 sh
Understanding Public Policy:
Courses within this concentration with international focus:
| ECO 314 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE | 4 sh |
| ECO 410 | ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 4 sh |
| GEO 346 | NATURAL DISASTERS | 4 sh |
| PST 332 | COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY | 4 sh |
| PST 336 | COMPARATIVE JUSTICE SYSTEMS | 4 sh |
| POL 341 | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | 4 sh |
| POL 342 | U.S. FOREIGN POLICY | 4 sh |
| POL 344 | INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY | 4 sh |
| POL 348 | INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | 4 sh |
| PHS 201 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH | 4 sh |
| PHS 302 | GLOBAL HEALTH | 4 sh |
Leading and Communication Policy Change:
| BUS 202 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 4 sh |
| COM 252 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY | 4 sh |
| COM 300 | PERSUASION | 4 sh |
| HSS 320 | GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| MGT 412 | ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 4 sh |
| PST 231 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 4 sh |
| PST 310 | PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL CHANGE | 4 sh |
| POL 329 | POLITICAL BEHAVIOR | 4 sh |
| POL 359 | POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS | 4 sh |
| PSY 363 | INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| PSY 368 | THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| MGT 323 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 4 sh |
Analyzing Public Policy:
| ANT 215/SOC 215 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 4 sh |
| ECO 203 | STATISTICS FOR DECISION MAKING | 4 sh |
| FIN 303 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE | 4 sh |
| ENS 250/GEO 250 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 4 sh |
| HSS 411 | DESIGNING AND ASSESSING HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS | 4 sh |
| ISC 111 | DATA SCIENCE AND VISUALIZATION | 4 sh |
| PST 431 | POLICY ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM EVALUATION | 4 sh |
| POL 321 | PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | 4 sh |
It is strongly recommended that policy studies majors, in consultation with their advisors, select at least twelve semester hours at the 300-level. Up to eight internship hours may be applied to the major.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) _____POL 220_______ ______ECO 111_____
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.