Bachelor in Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's)

At Central Washington University, tuition is Additional program costs of $200..

The Bachelor of Science in Public Policy examines how governments create and implement laws to meet societal needs. Students analyze historical and current influences on policy development across multiple disciplines. The program requires combining Public Policy with another major to meet its interdisciplinary nature. It draws from departments including Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, and Political Science.

Focus areas include Government policy analysis, Public health policy, Environmental policy, Public finance, Economic policy, Political science.

The program requires a minimum of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across a primary major and Public Policy requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 2.25 GPA in the program and earn at least a C- in all courses.

Graduates enter roles in public service, public health management, environmental management, economics, and public finance analysis.

Applicants must hold a Washington state DTA degree to satisfy general education requirements. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in the Public Policy program. Students must meet catalog requirements in place at the time of admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Central Washington University's main campus is in historic Ellensburg, Washington, where a 380-acre residential setting brings together modern learning facilities, residence halls, and athletic facilities. The university also operates six satellite locations across the state, giving students additional options in Des Moines, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, and Yakima. Ellensburg is the central campus for students seeking a residential university experience.

Academic choices include more than 135 accredited undergraduate majors and 32 accredited master's degree programs, along with minor and certificate options. Small class sizes, a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and real-world learning opportunities shape the academic experience. Programs are presented as preparation for careers of today and tomorrow, allowing students to build an academic path around their interests and goals.

Students can take part in more than 125 student organizations, movie nights, and intramural sports. Central Washington provides admissions and aid support throughout the application process, while its campus community is designed to support individual journeys to success. International students should note the distinction between the residential Ellensburg campus and the university's satellite locations, which offer programs, certificates, and learning environments closer to communities across Washington. The university's locations include facilities and programs suited to different academic and career needs.