Bachelor of Arts or Science - Planning, Public Policy and Management

What do sustainable city planning, community change, food security, transportation planning, and nonprofit administration have in common? All are rooted in making a difference in our communities, states, and countries. Students who choose to study in the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) will discover how governments, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector firms address some of the most important problems facing society—and how they can play a key role in finding innovative solutions.

PPPM majors will gain a thorough grounding in the principles of civic responsibility, environmental sustainability, and international understanding. Experiential learning, evidence-based decision-making, and interdisciplinary study will be at the core of the PPPM curriculum. Students will learn from and work with faculty members who are internationally recognized scholars with a wide range of training and research interests. The program curriculum will focus on concepts and skills and explore how to implement them within communities, organizations, and governments.