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Program checklist · Policy Studies, BPS

Policy Studies, BPS

Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

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Program
Award
Policy Studies, BPS
CIP
23.1301
Credits (computed from items)
117-122
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196413
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196413_053d6766
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Liberal Studies Core

    major core · 0 items

      Writing

      2 items
      1. WRT 105
        3
      2. WRT 205
        3

      Quantitative Skills

      2 items
      1. Complete 6-8 credits of Quantitative Skills Sequence Requirement outlined in the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.
        Not resolved to a course
        6-8
      2. 15 credits of Liberal Arts Coursework as defined in the Syracuse University Liberal Arts Core Guidebook or transfer equivalent per NYSED Liberal Arts & Sciences Guidelines for a BPS degree, as approved by the College of Professional Studies
        Not resolved to a course
        15

      Note: 6 credits can be shared with the PST Major Requirements

      major core · 0 items

        Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues

        1 item
        1. Select 3 credits from any course listed in the Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Professional Competencies Core

        major core · 0 items

          The Professional Competencies Core covers fundamental knowledge and abilities required in the modern workplace, such as ethics and critical thinking, problem solving, human relations, diversity and change management, budgeting and resource management, and teamwork. The Professional Competencies Core includes an introductory course, and a capstone experience required of all B.P.S. students. Designed to draw together issues from across the entire B.P.S. program, these courses summarize concepts covered in the curriculum and develop students’ skills in strategic decision-making that looks to the future.

          major core · 0 items

            Required Courses

            17 items
            1. BPS 101
              3
            2. BPS 211
              3
            3. BPS 411
              3
            4. Select seven of the following:
              Not resolved to a course
              21
            5. ODL 303
              3
            6. BPS 315
              3
            7. BPS 317
              3
            8. BPS 321
              3
            9. ODL 425
              3
            10. CRL 342
              3
            11. BPS 382
              3
            12. LGL 403
              3
            13. ODL 372
              3
            14. CRL 311
              3
            15. ODL 313
              3
            16. PPM 301
              3
            17. PPM 325
              3

            Major Requirements

            major core · 0 items

              Core Courses

              major core · 8 items
              1. PST 101
                3
              2. PSC 121
                3
              3. PSC 202
                3
              4. ECN 101
                3
              5. SOC 102
                3
              6. PST 315
                3
              7. PST 367
                3
              8. PST 410
                3

              Major Electives

              electives · 0 items

                Credits may be from any Upper Division Maxwell course or from the following list.

                0 items

                  (Note: cannot be a duplicate class taken in the Professional Competencies Core)

                  major core · 20 items
                  1. Select six credits of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    6
                  2. ODL 303
                    3
                  3. BPS 315
                    3
                  4. BPS 317
                    3
                  5. ODL 319
                    3
                  6. BPS 321
                    3
                  7. ODL 425
                    3
                  8. ODL 335
                    3
                  9. CRL 342
                    3
                  10. BPS 382
                    3
                  11. LGL 403
                    3
                  12. BPS 415
                    3
                  13. ODL 372
                    3
                  14. ODL 301
                    3
                  15. CRL 311
                    3
                  16. ODL 313
                    3
                  17. CYB 233
                    3
                  18. CYB 323
                    3
                  19. KNM 301
                    3
                  20. PPM 301
                    3

                  Electives

                  electives · 1 item
                  1. Select 27-30 (or however many needed to reach 120) credits of Electives
                    Not resolved to a course
                    27-30
                  Source. Syracuse University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://coursecatalog.syracuse.edu/undergraduate/professional-studies/policy-studies-bps/. Captured page pages/0804.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.