Overview

This Public Policy and Service program at University of Scranton is designed to prepare students for direct entry into public service fields or for specialized graduate training in public administration, nonprofit studies and nonprofit management, and public policy.

You’ll be able to:

demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ethics needed to be a responsible and successful administrator, manager and/or leader in public sector and nonprofit organizations.

analyze the problems facing public sector and nonprofit organizations and personnel and evaluate potential solutions to those challenges.

communicate clearly, accurately and persuasively about political and administrative issues and ideas.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Political Science Research

Public Administration

Policy Analysis

Women’s Rights and Status

Environmental Policy Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

The application deadline for both Early Decision and Early Action applicants is November 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Scranton, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Public Relations View 320 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

On-line application.

Official transcripts (with certified English translation) showing all secondary and post secondary courses and grades.

Official results of the TOEFL (minimum 80 ibt) or IELTS (minimum 6.5 overall band) and official results of the SAT I or ACT (optional). The University of Scranton Codes SAT and TOEFL: 2929 ACT: 3736 (NOTE: you must submit at least one of these tests.).

Letter of recommendation from an instructor.

Certified confirmation of financial resources.

Personal statement.

List of extracurricular activities (optional).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

55438 USD / year

≈ 55438 USD / year
Out-of-State

55438 USD / year

≈ 55438 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

55438 USD / year

≈ 55438 USD / year

Living costs

Scranton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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