Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy

<h2>Overview</h2> <h3>Prepare to Serve and Lead the Public</h3> <p>As the public becomes more connected to work, social circles and information, they expect to have the same access to government. Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy supports the development of strong political leadership that makes a difference in the lives of people and their communities, and creates a connection with them. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers this program so you can explore the scope of governance and democracy through patterns of political behavior and effectively use the data to affect positive change.</p> <p>With GCU's main campus only minutes from county, city and state headquarters, the public policy bachelors degree program makes special reference to Arizona's political and socio-economic environments, as well as strategies related to government administration and policy development. The degree program also reflects on the development of the city government in the U.S. and the future of cities through the essential hands-on skills of government affairs.</p> <h2>Degree Outcomes</h2> <h3>Examine Our Constitution and Government Policy</h3> <p>This BA in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy degree surveys the development of the American Constitution from its colonial origins to the present day. In the broader framework of political philosophy, the program examines constitutional law and the impact Supreme Court decisions have had on society. It offers an introduction into American politics and government while providing a deep understanding of constitutional foundations and governing institutions.</p> <h2>What You Will Learn</h2> <h3>Study Strategies Effectively Employed in Government</h3> <p>In this program, you learn: </p> <ul> <li>Public policy and how media and citizens are impacted</li> <li>Administrative strategies on the national, state and local levels</li> <li>Development of city government and issues specific to local government, including policy and welfare</li> <li>Comparisons and analysis on different forms of government</li> <li>Zoning and planning in municipal governments</li> <li>Special topics related to local government</li> </ul> <h2>Career Outcomes</h2> <h3>Develop Skills Valued in Public Service</h3> <p>The public policy bachelors degree helps you develop analytical, communications, research and public relations skills that can lead to a public administrator role that is responsible for creating policy and laws that impact society. Research analysts in the political sphere also demand a strong understanding of public policy and the inner-workings of government and politics. A public policy education can extend into nonprofits, regulatory affairs in the private sector and the broader corporate space that is heavily reliant on public policy and regulations. </p>