Education and Public Policy - Path Through the Major

Path Through the Major

EPP students become discerning research consumers and policy analysts working toward socially just reforms in the education space and beyond. The EPP major blends core courses in educational policy with courses in sociology, political science, economics, business, race and class, and research methods. Elective courses within the major include policy problems, public systems, leadership, ethics, diversity, equality, and equity.  A sample academic plan for Education and Public Policy can be found here.

We encourage students to select a concentration to structure the coursework from the third column of the curriculum check sheet. Some examples of possible concentrations are:

• Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies
• Sustainable Development
• Political Science
• African American Studies
• LGBTQA Advocacy
• Youth and Community Development
• Crime, Law and Justice
• International Studies
• Women, Children, and the Family
• Athletics
• Museum Studies
• Social Justice
• Arts in Education

Examples of coursework for the concentrations are available, just contact the major.

Suggested Academic Plan

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.