Policy Practicum in Global Affairs and Public Policy

Catalog description

The Policy Practicum is the culminating academic experience for students in the Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) major. Working in small teams under the guidance of a faculty advisor and in collaboration with an external organization, students apply the knowledge and analytical skills developed throughout the major to address a contemporary public policy or management challenge. Through interdisciplinary research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and engagement with practitioners, students develop evidence-based policy recommendations that respond to the needs of their partner organization. The course emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, research design, professional communication, and ethical engagement while providing students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in a substantial applied policy project