Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Combining a broad liberal arts education with hands-on experience, the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership introduces students to diverse aspects of policymaking—spanning economic, political, psychological, and cultural dimensions—while equipping them for active civic engagement. This program examines the policymaking process, explores how leaders across government, nonprofits, and businesses collaborate to address societal challenges, and analyzes policy impacts on communities. Offering undergraduates a distinctive chance to obtain a professional school degree, it facilitates seamless transitions to graduate studies or careers in various fields. The 42-credit curriculum culminates in a senior-year capstone seminar.