Why study Public Policy and Administration at UW-Whitewater? <p><strong>Options upon arrival and departure.</strong></p> <p>As the state’s most interdisciplinary program, UW-Whitewater’s public policy and administration program draws upon courses offered by 11 different academic departments and multiple colleges on campus in both online and in-person formats. They are focused on writing, quantitative analysis, and pre-professional skill development and foster a sense of civic engagement and leadership.</p> <p>Students leave the program with the skills and knowledge to help them excel both personally and professionally and the ability to apply to jobs in numerous types of organizations, including government affairs, local government and executive agencies. You’ll have concrete examples – including projects, assignments and internship experience – to show employers that you have the skills to succeed in your field.</p> <p>Concentrations available in the public policy and administration major include:</p> <ul> <li>General management</li> <li>Public policy</li> <li>Planning and budget administration</li> <li>Police and criminal justice administration</li> <li>Personnel</li> <li>Legal affairs</li> <li>Urban affairs</li> <li>Individualized concentration</li> </ul> False