Program Description
Addressing and understanding social policy in areas ranging from education, health, and immigration to social entrepreneurship and the arts is at the heart of NYU Wagner's mission. Drawing on this traditional strength, undergraduates electing the joint Wagner-College of Arts and Science Social and Public Policy minor will receive a broad introduction to social policy-making. They can then choose from among courses covering specific areas of social policy. Whether students plan to pursue careers in the policy arena or merely remain engaged citizens, the Social and Public Policy minor provides a sturdy foundation.
Minor Declaration
Students can apply for the minor via NYU Albert in the My Academics section of the Student Center.
Program Requirements
Students must complete a total of 16 credits for the minor.
Course List
Course |
Title |
Credits |
UPADM-GP 101 | The Politics of Public Policy | 4 |
or UPADM-GP 102 | Introduction to Social Impact |
| 12 |
| The Economics of Public Policy | |
| The Politics of New York | |
| Sustainable Urban Development | |
| Segregation and Public Policy in the American City | |
| Leadership: Women and Public Policy | |
| Topics in Health: Policy, Politics and Power | |
| Gun Violence in America: Public Health, Politics, and Pragmatism | |
| Truth, Accountability, and Reparations | |
UPADM-GP 241 | | |
| Gender & Sexuality in U.S. Policy Formation | |
| Fundamentals of Social Entrepreneurship: Problem Solving and Innovation | |
| How to Change the World: Advocacy Movements and Social Innovation | |
UPADM-GP 274 | | |
| Moving NYC: Travel Behavior and Policy in New York City | |
| Emergencies, Disasters, and Cities | |
| Intelligence and National Security Policymaking | |
| Climate and Society | |
| Global Environmental Politics | |
| Environmental Activism: | |
| Law and Society | |
| Gender in Law | |
| The Criminal Justice State | |
| Constitution and People of Color | |
| Community Empowerment | |
| Amer Dilemmas: Race, Ineq, Unful Prm Pub Educ | |
| Immigration | |
| Criminology | |
Total Credits | 16 |
Policies
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
Wagner Policies
Additional academic policies can be found on the Wagner academic policy page.