The major in public policy and administration provides students with a general foundation in the nature of the public workplace and its political and legal environments. This major prepares students for professional employment and leadership in government and non-profit organizations. The program provides specialized training in management and management-related skills. The public policy and administration program's courses provide students with knowledge of: The political culture of public work The economic environment of public work The legal environment of public work Organization theories Management theories Management best practices Policy processes.