PUBPOL 1112 - Career Explorations in Public Policy

Spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.

Enrollment limited to: Brooks undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit.

M. Gardner.

This is a course designed specifically for Brooks School undergraduates interested in exploring the range of careers that a Public Policy or Health Care Policy degree can provide. Careers may include business, consulting, finance, health, higher education, government, law, non-profit work, public policy, research, and much more. Alumni representing these disciplines will be invited to discuss how their policy degree influenced their work while addressing current issues, trends, and career opportunities.

Outcome 1: Describe the breadth of career opportunities available to individuals with a background in public policy.

Outcome 2: Utilize career information and opportunities related to their academic interests to inform their learning in and outside of Cornell.

Outcome 3: Prepare for internship and job search.

Outcome 4: Explore the variety of ways to utilize their policy background in their career search.