Public Service and Public Policy ,Minor
Administration, Advocacy, Management, State, city, government, law, leadership, public agencies, urban
Do you have a passion for public service and exploring how the government affects everyday life? In this flexible program, you gain a foundation in public policy and build leadership skills that can enhance a degree in a variety of community-driven professions.
The minor program in public service and public policy prepares you for work in government at all levels and nonprofit organizations through comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management, and urban studies.
You discover the challenges of management, learn how to lead a public organization, and understand the process of policy development.
This minor allows you to broaden your educational experiences.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in public service and public policy requires 18 credit hours: 12 hours of required courses and six hours of electives. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken in the School of Public Affairs at ASU.
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PAF 200 Public Service and Policy
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 201 Economics and Public Policy
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 300 Public Management and Administration
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 340 Contemporary Policy Challenges
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
PAF Elective
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in public service and public policy (all concentrations)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Students who complete this minor are prepared to pursue a career in a field related to public administration or public policy. This may include opportunities as a policy analyst, entry-level manager or program coordinator in local, state or federal agencies; in nonprofit organizations; and in private organizations that interface with the public sector. The program has an applied and professional focus that can enhance many other majors, which can give students a more competitive edge when seeking a public sector job.
School of Public Affairs
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UCENT 400
spa@asu.edu
602-496-0450
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