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Political Science (Public Administration and Public Policy), Minor


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Students majoring in another field may minor in political science by completing at least 21 credits in an area of study. They can choose from four interest subjects: general, foreign affairs, public administration and public policy, and American government.

The political science minor in public administration and policy introduces students to the foundations of public service and policy development. Coursework in the minor includes examination of public human resource management, organizational theory and behavior, public policy processes, policy analysis, and study of substantive policy issues.

Contact Information


Department of Political Science
Thompson Building 221
(775) 784-4601
polisci@unr.edu

College of Liberal Arts Student Center
Thompson Building 101
(775) 682-8745
https://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

I. Program Requirements (21 units)


Students majoring in another field may minor in political science by completing the following:

  • Minor GPA | 2.0
  • Minor Upper-Division Units | 9
  • Minor Residency Requirement | 6 Upper-Division Units in the minor at UNR
  • Unit Limits: Per College of Liberal Arts policy, no more than 9 units counted toward any major may be reused to meet the requirements of this minor.

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