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    • The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA)
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    The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA)

    The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs is a degree for students passionate about making a difference in the world. We offer hands-on, interdisciplinary classes that give you the analytic and advocacy skills you need to work for positive change on issues that matter to you — such as poverty, immigration reform, climate change, educational inequality, and much, much more.

    Our graduates work in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors and jump-start their careers with a Hagedorn internship — an opportunity to gain real world work experience while earning college credits and a generous stipend.

    Academic Advisement

    Advisement services are provided to students pursuing the BSPA and Public Service Minor. Learn more

    Public Affairs Courses

    Public Affairs majors take six required core courses and at least four Public Affairs electives. Learn more about BSPA classes

    Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs Degree Details

     

    Undergraduate Admissions Information and Major Declaration

    Students are admitted to Baruch College through the City University of New York (CUNY) application.

    The deadline for entry in the fall semester is February 1 and for the spring semester it is September 15. Connect to Apply to CUNY for the online application.

    Students should select public affairs as intended major when applying to Baruch and officially declare after arriving on campus by submitting a BSPA Major Declaration Form [PDF] to MSPIA.BSPA@baruch.cuny.edu or in-person at 135 E. 22nd Street, 9th Floor.

    To gain more information about the BSPA program, email MSPIA.BSPA@baruch.cuny.edu, make an appointment to speak with a team member.

    Public Affairs Learning Goals

    Program learning goals are the broad statements that address higher order learning, encompassing the degree’s mission, values, and overall expectations. These goals are addressed at various points throughout the curriculum.

    Student completing the program will:

    • Articulate how public policy is formulated, implemented, and evaluated
    • Write documents that articulate purpose, utilize evidence, logic, and apply pertinent values to provide analysis and arguments relevant to the question or issue and appropriate for a chosen audience
    • Produce oral presentations that articulate purpose, utilize evidence, logic, and apply pertinent values to provide analysis and arguments relevant to the question or issue and appropriate for a chosen audience
    • Analyze data and draw valid conclusions
    • Apply research findings to public policy questions or decision making situations
    • Demonstrate an understanding of pertinent values, such as diversity, integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism; and articulate how they can impact public policy and decision making situations

     

    The Hagedorn Internship

    BSPA students with a 3.0 GPA can apply to become a Hagedorn Fellow. Admitted students will experience hands-on learning with an internship at a non-profit organization or government agency, and an academic component that brings fellows together for discussion, reflection, career exploration, and additional learning. Participants receive course credit and a monetary stipend.

    Learn more

    Meet Some of Our Alums

    KeiAra Salomon, BSPA 2021

    NYC Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Outreach Specialist

    Deciding to attend Baruch College was easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being a Marxe student goes beyond receiving a quality education. It’s an opportunity to foster friendships, gain mentors, and expand professionally. As an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to learn about policies that affect New York City on a local, state, and even an international level. I did so through hands-on internships with the NYC Council, NYS Senate, and the United Nations; something I was able to achieve through the support Marxe poured into me. These experiences shaped me into the public servant I am today, and have allowed me to confidently enter the workforce as an experienced city employee.”

    Arlina Reyes, BSPA 2022

    Consulting Analyst, Accenture

    Marxe changed my life by showing me that there are many ways to make an impact in my corner of the world. Being here challenged me to think critically and shift my mindset to becoming solution orientated. I was not only exposed to a variety of potential career tracks but also a strong network of classmates, professors, alumni etc. Through this exposure I was able to leave the program with a range of internships including at the United Nations, New York State Senate, Capalino, and the Mayor’s Office. I am now stepping into my role at Accenture hoping to explore how technology can reimagine how we think of public service.”

    Maleeka Zainab, BSPA 2022

    Intern,Capalino; Incoming Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals 2022-23 cohort

    I came to Marxe with the understanding that my degree will not only educate me in the political institutions that drive change but also give me the technical research and data analyzation skills needed to enter the workforce in 2022. What I was pleasantly surprised by was the amount of support I found with the mentors in the alumni community and faculty. Throughout my undergrad, I had many opportunities to intern in the nonprofit sector, state and federal government where I conducted policy research, attending meetings with advocacy groups, and familiarized myself with the policy process overall. Moreover, I got to know local leaders and issues that impact my life directly as a New Yorker.”

    For any question, please email mspia.bspa@baruch.cuny.edu

     

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