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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Public Affairs, BA
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Addressing public and social problems requires an integrated approach. As a Seattle University Public Affairs student, you will build a solid base in the theory of leadership, economics, public policy, management and finance from which you can take action for social change.
The major in Public Affairs welcomes students interested in public policy, community planning, civic engagement, and advocacy for employment in local, state and federal government or the nonprofit sector.
Coursework in Public Affairs encourages students to explore diverse perspectives, apply problem-solving skills, and engage in practical internship experiences where they will analyze and address real-world social problems.
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Requirements
In order to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Public Affairs, students must complete a minimum of 180 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a major grade point average of 2.00.
I. Core Curriculum Requirements
Module I: Engaging Academic Inquiry
Module II: Engaging Jesuit Traditions
Module III: Engaging the World
II. College of Arts and Sciences Requirements
- Modern Languages 1150, 1250, 1350, or equivalent (15)
NOTE:
Students earning this major must demonstrate competency through the level of 1350 in a language other than English. This competency is ordinarily achieved by successful completion of the three-course sequence: 1150, 1250, and 1350. Because these courses are a college requirement, no course in the sequence may be taken on a pass/fail, correspondence, or audit basis. Placement into other than the beginning course of the sequence is achieved by acceptable performance on the Modern Language Competency Examination. See the Modern Languages and Cultures Department for details on the examinations. Courses used to satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences modern language requirement may not be used to fulfill major requirements.
Choose one of the following three courses:
III. Major Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits consisting of foundation, programmatic and professional courses. I. Foundational and Prerequisites
III. Concentrations
Students are required to take at least three courses in a particular area of interest. Courses can be selected from one of four areas shown below or a student may choose to design their own. Courses will be determined with consent of the student’s major advisor. Elective courses may be used to fulfill concentration requirements.
Urban Studies
10 to 15 credits
Nonprofit Management
10 to 15 credits
International Development
10 to 15 credits
Study abroad options are available to interested students.
Policy and Politics
10 to 15 credits
Individualized Policy
10 to 15 credits
Professional Field Internship
A second internship is required of public affairs students pursuing the MPA degree option. This second internship is not a requirement for the public affairs major. This internship will typically be undertaken in the quarter following completion of the public affairs program requirements.
- PUBM 595 - Internship (1 to 6)
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