Academics
Carefully formulated, well implemented policies have the power to transform people’s lives. Students of policy science learn how to unleash that power by combining advanced academic knowledge in several disciplines with a focus on solving real-life problems. Issues such as poverty, demographic shifts, urbanization, and environmental change are recognized as global challenges, but they all demand locally situated responses. Policy science connects the global and the local, cultivating advanced practitioners to deliver creative solutions which satisfy all stakeholders.
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts in Policy Science |
|---|---|
| Major | Community and Regional Policy Studies |
| Language | English |
| Length | 4 years |
| Enrollment Period | September |
Program Goals in Policy Science
Through the study of Policy Science, students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also engage in practical investigations, giving themselves the potential to succeed in a variety of professions.
Graduates of the Community and Regional Policy Studies major can:
- Research current policy issues methodically from both local and global standpoints
- Apply quantitative and qualitative research techniques to comprehend and propose solutions to key social problems
- Read critically, think logically, present effectively, and write persuasively
- Uphold universal human values such as peace, democracy, human rights, and public interest
- Respect the concept of “participation” in social decision making
- Build regional and community networks for practice-oriented social investigation
- Utilize diverse language skills to play important roles in global society