
Amy Flanagan
BA Program Coordinator, Student & Academic Services
Weill Hall
735 S. State St. #2248
Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
Undergraduate studies at the Ford School are based in social science disciplines such as sociology, economics, and political science-layered with analysis of and engagement with real-world public challenges.
Our coursework emphasizes teamwork, writing, analysis, and class participation. Ford School undergraduate students become full members of our close-knit community, and work in small groups with some of the University of Michigan's top faculty members.
Bachelor of Arts in public policy |
Minor in public policy |
PPIA |
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Description | Provides U-M students with knowledge and skills to analyze policy problems, understand the stakes, and create viable solutions. | Layer a U-M degree—engineering, sociology, business, or organizational studies, for example—with perspectives from the lens of public policy. | 7-week summer program for juniors across the U.S. to prepare them for graduate programs in public policy and international affairs. |
Total pubpol credits | 30; 120 total degree credits | 8-12; 16 total credits to fulfill | N/A |
Number of students per cohort | 80 | 20-25 | 24 |
Learn about our BA minor. | Learn about the PPIA program. |