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Undergraduate Record 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Record 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Public Policy and Leadership Minor


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Rooted in the social sciences, the minor focuses on public policy issues and decision-making processes through instruction in economic, political, historical and psychological factors in public policy formulation and application. The minor consists of a core curriculum and specialized courses that emphasize substantive knowledge, analytical rigor, and research skills. It also introduces students to leadership theory and concepts. Current University of Virginia undergraduates, not enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership major, can apply for admission once they have completed the required prerequisites. The Public Policy and Leadership Minor consists of 18 distinct credit hours of coursework with no double counting of courses with a student’s major or second major.

Prerequisites


Students must complete and earn a C or higher in two (2) prerequisite courses: ECON 2010  (or equivalent) and either LPPL 3100  * OR PSYC 2600  (or equivalent).

Requirements (18 credits)*


Foundations of Public Policy and Leadership (9 credits)

Analysis of Public Policy (3 credits)

Special Topics (6 credits)

Two courses from the following list, all courses must be at the 3000 level or above

 

*NOTE: Any PPOL courses taken with the same course number and title will fulfill the minor requirements.

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