TEST 2

CHOOSE A DEGREE WITH VERSATILITY
The BPP is unique in that it provides the only opportunity on the UIC campus to
gain both a general foundation in the American policy process and tools to analyze
policy problems, as well as more specialized coursework in a policy field of the
student’s choosing (education policy, environmental policy, social welfare policy).
Business, government, and the civic sector are becoming increasingly
interconnected through partnerships and collaborative efforts to respond to
society’s problems and needs. Therefore, an understanding of public policy can be
relevant and beneficial for all students. Public policy affects all aspects
PREPARING FOR YOUR CAREER
A bachelor’s degree in public policy prepares you for many
different types of job opportunities as well as prepares you for
graduate studies in a variety of fields. Some students may
choose to apply their policy skills by entering the job market
directly after graduation. The BPP prepares students for jobs
working as legislative staff members, political campaign staff,
working in policy institutes or think tanks, careers within
local, state, or federal government, a wide variety of jobs
within the nonprofit sectors, and even some positions within
private industry, such as government relations staff. The BPP
also provides an excellent foundation for those planning to
pursue graduate studies in fields such public administrations,
public policy, law, public health, political science, and other
field