Public Affairs Program
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Professors:
- Stan Altman
- Nancy Aries
- Neil Bennett
- David Birdsell
- John Goering
- James F. Guyot
- Sanders D. Korenman
- Kenneth L. Marcus (Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Visiting Distinguished Professor of Equality and Justice in America)
- Jerry Mitchell
- Douglas Muzzio
- E.S. Savas
- Shoshana Sofaer (Robert P. Luciano Chair of Health Care Policy)
- Neil Sullivan
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Associate Professors:
- John Casey
- Greg Chen
- Diane Gibson
- Karl Kronebusch
- Thomas Main
- Nicole Marwell
- Dahlia Remler
- Dorothy Shipps
- Robert C. Smith
- Ryan Alan Smith
- Daniel Williams
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Assistant Professors:
- Linda Bailey
- Hilary Botein
- Bin Chen
- Jennifer Goldstein
- David Hoffman
- Judith Kafka
- Sarah Ryan
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Distinguished Lecturers:
- Micheline Blum
- Stephen DiBrienza
- Sonia Jarvis
- James A. Krauskopf
Public policy decisions have a profound impact on our daily lives and the life of our neighborhoods, state, and country. Students in public affairs gain a broad understanding of the mechanics of public policy formulation, legitimization, implementation, evaluation, and modification. They learn the ins and outs of public and nonprofit institutions and the up-to-the-minute problem-solving techniques and tools public affairs specialists use.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs provides students
with a broad background in the analytical and managerial
practices used in the public sector. The degree is sound
preparation for public service or for graduate study in a
variety of fields. With the program’s particular emphasis on
nonprofit and governmental organizations, students learn
both the theories that shape our understanding of public
institutions and the practical, day-to-day realities of governance and service delivery. Students take five required courses
and one elective course as part of the core curriculum in
public affairs. Three electives are then chosen in consultation
with an advisor to form a specialization. Students are strongly
encouraged to complete an internship: the School of Public
Affairs makes available many internship opportunities with
governmental and nonprofit organizations throughout the city. A capstone seminar toward the end of the academic program
pulls together the entire course of study. For specific
degree requirements, please see the section on the BS degree
in Part 7 of this bulletin.
