Public Service and Public Policy (Law and Policy) ,BS
Government Agencies, International Relations, Legal Policy, Legal Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Management, Public Sector, Social Policy, Sustainability, economics, global leadership, law, prelaw
Are you interested in exploring how law and policy can work better together to improve individual lives and our communities at large? This curriculum readies you for an in-demand leadership career in public policy and is excellent preparation for those interested in law school.
The School of Public Affairs offers a concentration in law and policy as part of the Bachelor of Science in public service and public policy.
Through this concentration, students gain foundational knowledge about the law and its relationship to society. They also acquire the skills necessary for positively impacting communities via the law, public organizations and the policy process.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location:
Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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 to change to this program.
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.
Students seeking in-depth knowledge of the public sector related to legal systems in various capacities can benefit from study abroad programs. When studying abroad, students gain a better understanding of how governments function and intertwine with the law around the world, and they view the policy implications of different approaches to law worldwide.
The program is primarily designed for individuals who work in the public sector or are interested in doing so. The skills and knowledge students acquire allow them to successfully function in many other types of organizations; however the primary focus is on public organizations.
This program prepares students for entry- and midlevel supervisory and managerial positions in city, county, state and federal agencies; for work in nonprofit organizations; and for work 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. In addition, the program prepares students for future graduate study in law, public policy and public administration, and for pursuits focused on public affairs and the common good.
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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-8.2%
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$189,520
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6.5%
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$47,290
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8.2%
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$98,560
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4.2%
|
$98,100
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2.3%
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$57,490
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0.2%
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$62,340
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6.6%
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$128,020
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3.4%
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$48,090
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9.1%
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$74,240
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School of Public Affairs
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UCENT 400
spa@asu.edu
602-496-0450
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
