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The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) is the public policy ad= vocacy and analysis degree that makes a difference. Students learn to formu= late, implement, and evaluate creative solutions to challenging global, nat= ional, state, and local problems. The emphasis is on understanding practica= l ways to help others and to improve public policy.
The BSPA requires 120 credits: a minimum of 30 public affairs credits an=
d another 90 credits from the CUNY Pathway=
s general education curriculum. In the Pathways curriculum, the recomme=
nded college option for BSPA students is a liberal arts minor. Minors relevant to public affairs inc=
lude law, environmental sustainability, information studies, and survey res=
earch. BSPA students are not eligible to double major.
Public affairs courses are offered both in-person and on-line. Classes are=
small with 20-25 students. The professors are accomplished scholars with P=
h.D. degrees from major universities or lecturers with current and previous=
positions as top policy leaders. The curriculum examines how public and no=
nprofit organizations are involved in the policy process. Civic engagement =
skills are developed in economic and financial analysis, political negotiat=
ions, qualitative and quantitative methods, and rhetoric. Policy areas of i=
nterest include the arts, community development, education, the environment=
, health care, housing, immigration, and social welfare.
BSPA majors may complete multiple internships to gain the real-world exper=
ience that attracts the interest of employers. Review School of Public and International Affair=
s internships for more information, or contact Professor Michael Feller, the School's Internship Director.
Admission
To become a student at Baruch College requires an application to the City =
University of New York (CUNY). There are separate applications for freshman=
and transfers from community colleges. The deadline for entry in the fall =
semester is February 1 and for the spring semester it is September 15. Conn=
ect to Apply to CUNY for the online application.
You may select public affa=
irs as your major when applying to Baruch or after you arrive on campus=
by submitting a BSPA Major Declaration Form to <=
a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"mailto:spa.bspa@baruch.cuny.edu" rel=3D"n=
ofollow">spa.bspa@baruch.cuny.edu or in-person to an advisor located at=
135 E. 22nd Street, 4th Floor.
To gain more BSPA information, email spa.bspa@baruch.cuny.edu, visit an advisor from 10:00am to 5:00pm weekdays at 135 E. 22nd Street, =
4th floor (no appointment necessary), or attend a monthly information sessi=
on.
Pre-requirement to the Public Affairs Major
Completion of 45 credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.25 that includes = one of the following courses:
&n= bsp; PAF 1250 Citizenship and Public Affairs (3 credits)
OR
POL 1101 American Gov= ernment: Practices and Values (3 credits)