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Public Policy Degree
The public policy program at University of Missouri – St Louis prepares students for careers as legislators and politicians, political staff, policy researchers, and lobbyists. The program focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Program courses include: role of economics and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and application to specific public policy topics. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer public policy degrees.
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University of Missouri – St Louis
300 W.13th Street, Rolla, MO
University of Missouri - St Louis provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and publically funded. UMSL has an annual student enrollment of over seventeen thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 460 - 610 for the SAT exam and between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to University of Missouri - St Louis. University of Missouri - St Louis accepts roughly 70% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, around 41% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $9,900, while out-of-state residents pay $23,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,500 annually. Students enrolled at University of Missouri - St Louis may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.
Athletic programs are available at UMSL through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the UMSL website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Missouri – St Louis offers a post-baccalaureate certificate program in public policy.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 3 |
White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Public Policy program at University of Missouri – St Louis, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Legislators
Description
Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024
Political Scientists
Description
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Missouri – St Louis accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Missouri – St Louis may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Missouri – St Louis is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball