BSPA and Majors
Bachelors of Science in Public Affairs majors develop the analytical collaborative, and leadership skills students need to examine complex issues and critical problems. SPEA students have varied interests and strengths, and the BSPA includes six majors to fit a diverse student population.
Majors in Public Affairs
- Environmental Management: With a focus on policy and practice, Environmental Management majors learn environmental law and regulation, real-world application of scientific theory, and the science and policy behind sustainable practices.
- Legal Studies: With a focus on the legal aspects of public policy, Legal Studies majors learn about government administration and regulation and the role of various kinds of law, from criminal to constitutional, in public affairs.
- Management: With a focus on the public and nonprofit, rather than business, sector, Management majors learn how to manage projects and people, negotiating issues such as budgets, labor relations, and development.
- Policy Analysis: With a focus on analytical skills, Policy Analysis majors learn how to dissect and improve public policy with statistical modeling and skills gained from study of finance, economics, and law.
- Public Financial Management: With a focus on the financial challenges of a city, state, or the federal government, Public Finance majors learn accounting, budgeting, and revenue management.
- Public and Nonprofit Management: With a focus on either the public or nonprofit sector, Public and Nonprofit Management majors learn the structure of governement and nonprofit entities, and how to manage people, money, and communication to best serve diverse populations.
Degree Requirements
Important to Note: In Summer 2011, IUB implemented new General Education requirements. Students already admitted to IUB prior to summer 2011 (even if they were not yet admitted to SPEA) will continue to follow our existing degree requirements; requirements for students admitted to IUB summer 2011 and later will utilize the new requirements that take the new campus GenEd into account.
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB prior to summer 2011
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later, admitted to SPEA spring 2012 and later (updates to curriculum)
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB prior to summer 2011
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB prior to summer 2011
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB prior to summer 2011
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB prior to summer 2011
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later
Public and Nonprofit Management
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB prior to summer 2011
Degree Requirements for students matriculating to IUB summer 2011 and later