Current Buckeyes: Add or Change to a Public Affairs Major

Enhance Your Education with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs 

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Build complementary professional and analytical skills.

Public affairs majors are dynamic, interdisciplinary and beneficial to students from any academic background. Each year, students add our major who are interested in business, law, political science, international studies, economics, city planning, engineering, medicine, and education as well as many other fields. 

A Lean and Flexible Major

Changing your major or adding public affairs as a second major can be simple. The public affairs curriculum is designed to be lean, making it easy to integrate with your current studies without overwhelming your schedule. This flexibility allows you to enrich your academic experience and broaden your career prospects with minimal disruption. 

Interdisciplinary Skills In Action

A major in public affairs equips you with a diverse skill set that you can apply in various fields. Courses in public affairs teach critical competencies such as: 

  • Leadership and Management: Learn to effectively lead and manage organizations in both the public and private sectors. 
  • Data Analysis: Gain proficiency in using data to solve complex problems. 
  • Policy Analysis: Develop the ability to analyze and craft policies that address key issues. 
  • Communication: Refine your skills in articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively. 
  • Economics and Public Finance: Understand economic principles and financial management within public contexts. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in public affairs from the Glenn College are well-prepared for a myriad of career paths, including but not limited to: 

  • Business & Government Relations 
  • Law and Policy Advisor 
  • Nonprofits and Social Entrepreneurship 
  • Health and Education Policy 
  • International Relations and Development 

Employers value the analytical and leadership skills that public affairs majors bring to the table, making you a versatile and attractive candidate in various job markets.  

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How to Add or Change Your Major

If you are interested in adding public affairs as a major or changing your current major to public affairs, the process is simple: 

  • Contact the John Glenn College of Public Affairs advising office to schedule a meeting with an academic advisor. 
  • Discuss your academic goals and how a major in public affairs can fit into your current program. 
  • Complete the necessary paperwork to officially add or change your major. 
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