 The John Glenn College of Public Affairs offers the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs major, which provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values required for public service. Public Affairs is the connection between applied public policy and management of organizations that solve problems in the public sector. Students in this major learn managerial, analytical, and financial skills that can prepare them to work for city, county, state, and federal government agencies, as well as numerous non-profit organizations. Students complete a set of core requirements and then choose either an approved minor or one of three specialization tracks—non-profit management, community organization, and civic engagement, or urban policy and management. Urban management helps students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead a non-profit organization. Community organization and civic engagement focuses on the roles that citizens play in their community and steps they can take to help shape policy development. Urban policy and management deals with public policy issues specific to urban areas drawing on economics, geography, sociology, and political science. Students who graduate with a degree in public affairs are prepared to work for a variety of government agencies as well as non-profit organizations or private companies that either assist or work alongside entities in the public sector. Admission to the Public Affairs major is open to all admitted OSU students. For more information or to declare the major, visit the John Glenn College of Public Affairs website or call their advising office at 614-292-8696 to schedule an appointment with an advisor. As always, you are welcome to meet with any advisor in University Exploration if you have follow-up questions. You can schedule an appointment by calling 614-292-0646 or stopping by our office in 352 Denny Hall.