Outcomes
  • Activist
  • Community Development
  • Foreign Service
  • Government Service
  • Lawyer
  • Non-profit Management
  • Politician
  • Policy Researcher
  • Social Research Analyst
  • Victim Advocacy

For individuals who

Have an interest in policy and society. Want a minor that will complement many programs.  

Looking for

Interdisciplinary coursework that introduces students to public policy and administration.

To become

  • Activist
  • Community Development
  • Government Service
  • Lawyer
  • Policy Researcher

THE FACULTY

Faculty in the Department of Political Science and Public Policy have expertise in areas ranging from local governance to global public policy and international relations. We also feature a cluster of scholars focused on law, judicial politics, and crime policy. PSPP faculty draw on internationally recognized research programs and extensive experience as program evaluators and consultants for governments, firms, and non-profits, to provide a cutting edge, and practice-informed, education to NDSU students. We encourage students who want to learn more about the public policy minor to reach out via email or schedule an appointment via Navigate.