Public Service Minor

Current Pitt students interested in a CGS minor, rather than a major, in public service should declare the minor by completing the CGS minor/certificate declaration form online. If you are a CGS student interested in adding this minor, please contact your CGS advisor.

Minor Requirements

For the minor, students must complete five courses (15 credits) with at least three courses from the University of Pittsburgh. A 2.0 average is required in the minor. Courses used for a minor cannot overlap with courses used for a major, minor, or a certificate.

Required courses:

PUBSRV 0020 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE
PUBSRV 0030 - PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS
Or: PIA 0101 HOW PUBLIC POLICY WORKS: FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY
PUBSRV 0050 - ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
PUBSRV Elective Courses Credits / Units: 6
See the Public Service minor page for a list of approved electives.

Note:

Requirements are subject to change. Check with an academic advisor before registering.

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