Overview

This innovative approach of this Policy and Values program immersed in the liberal arts — a staple across Doane University programs — has several advantages for students:

they're prepared for law school and/or a career in policymaking in the private and public sectors, or other paths that demand creative problem-solving and thoughtful leadership
they're exposed to multiple perspectives academically, politically, culturally and religiously
they're challenged to empathize and listen, essential skills that serve as a foundation to impact the world around them

The curriculum for this major consists of two elements.

1. Students take a multidisciplinary core of classes that teach political systems, skills for navigating them and the value-context in which they reside.

2. Students choose a policy specialization of health care, legal affairs or environmental policy to increase their policy-specific knowledge.

A Policy and Values minor provides a scaled-down version of the core curriculum and doesn't require a policy specialization. Either a major or minor in this program would pair well with other courses of study, including sociology, history, economics, natural resources and environmental sciences and English.

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Congressional staffer
Elected official
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Government work (administration)
Compliance officer
Regulatory official
Journalist
Nonprofit work (advocacy)
Nonprofit work (administration)
Policy analyst
Lobbyist
Divinity school/clergy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy and Values
American Politics
Legislative and Executive Behavior
Ethics
Comparative Religions
Cultural Anthropology
Macroeconomics and Literacy
Strategic Writing
Public Relations
Religion in Politics
Public Opinion and Citizen Action
Political Parties and Interest Groups
Public Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Crete, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Demonstrate English language proficiency,
Provide official transcripts required for program admission which have been evaluated and translated by a naces approved member organization,
Submit official proof of financial responsibility, and
Submit passport information.
Government regulations require F-1 students to enroll for one full academic year before taking a term off for vacation. For non-residential students this is equal to 4 consecutive terms.
Government regulations require F-1 students to be enrolled full time.
Government regulations require a Doane University DSO to approve students to have a course load below full time.
Government regulations limit the number of online classes F-1 students may take.

Tuition Fees

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43641 USD / year

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43641 USD / year

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43641 USD / year

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Living costs

Crete

United States

994 - 1534 USD / month

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Congressional staffer
Elected official
Campaign consultant
Government work (administration)
Compliance officer
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Journalist
Nonprofit work (advocacy)
Nonprofit work (administration)
Policy analyst
Lobbyist
Divinity school/clergy