Why study Public Policy?
Those who study public policy examine how political processes create essential programs that work to change society. Many fields contribute to policy. Hence, students in Duquesne University’s Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy come from many backgrounds in the humanities and social sciences. In the Policy Center they pursue their interests in such policy areas as: • Conflict resolution • Energy policy • Family life • Foreign policy • Health care • International relations • Mediation • Poverty • Reconciliation and peace-building • Social justice At Duquesne we give students a broad look at policy—how it is formulated, how it becomes a reality, and how it is evaluated. We also combine policy with conflict resolution—which adds a unique and exciting dimension to our program.
