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Policy studies

O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Only for students admitted to IU Indianapolis prior to fall 2022. Other students should see “Public Policy” for the new major.

Your classes will focus on the policy-making process, law and public policy, performance measurement and program evaluation, government finance and budgets, management of information technology, management, leadership and ethics, history, social sciences, natural sciences, communications, and community and metropolitan development. You can also choose classes built around your specific interests, such as the environment or cities.

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One of the most difficult tasks of being a college student is figuring out what classes to take and when to take them. In order to make the process a little easier, each major at IU Indianapolis has its own degree map outlining the path you should take to graduate as quickly as possible.

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Policy studies

Get admitted to the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Admission requirements

Complete 12 IU Indianapolis credit hours
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Declare an O'Neill major

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O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Enterprise, Policy, and Planning Cluster

This major is part of the Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP) cluster. The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.

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