New undergraduate major in public policy to debut fall 2026
A bachelor's degree in public policy will prepare students for successful careers in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy, and business.
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
A bachelor's degree in public policy will prepare students for successful careers in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy, and business.
This spring, Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky capped off an impactful first year at La Follette by debuting a new undergraduate course aimed at getting students to think about public policy as part of everyday life, build critical thinking skills, and encourage civic engagement and dialogue. In PA 230: Advancing Public Policy in a Divided America, …
Thanks to a $500,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group, La Follette is one step closer to meeting the high demand for public policy education.