PPIA-MN - Public Policy and International Affairs

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The minor in public policy and international affairs is a selective course of study for students who have been accepted to the Tower Scholars Program in their first year at SMU. Students in the program are exposed to both the theoretical and practical aspects of policymaking through courses taught by both faculty who study policy and policymakers who craft it. The program trains students in policy analysis, critical thinking, and concise writing while providing them with experience in making practical, actionable policy recommendations for real-world clients. The Tower Scholars Program is open to students of all majors.