Requirements
To earn certification in the Public Affairs Program, students must earn a minimum of 18 credits drawn from the following classes: Public Affairs 150, 350, 385, 450 and 499; and Political Science 141 or comparable practica, independent studies or seminars in other disciplines pre-approved by the Director of Public Affairs as alternatives of PAF 385, 450, or 499. Participants are encouraged to satisfy general education requirements by completing coursework in History 105 or 121; Philosophy 126, 227, 228, 229, 235 or Religious Studies 126; Economics 201 and 202, Political Science 101, or Sociology and Anthropology 101; and Environmental Studies 105 or Psychology 121. Elective coursework will be recommended by the program advisor to enhance skills and broaden perspectives.
Candidates who complete Alma's degree requirements and all Institute components will graduate with a bachelor's degree in the major subject and will have the following noted on their permanent record: Completed the Public Affairs Program. Candidates who satisfy the requirements prescribed above and who achieve a 3.0 overall CPA together with a 3.25 CPA in the Institute Program will have the designation Public Affairs Fellow inscribed on their permanent record. Admission to the Institute requires formal application and acceptance.
