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Biden School Undergraduate Programs
EARN YOUR BACHELORS DEGREE AT THE BIDEN SCHOOL
The Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware offers several paths for undergraduate students interested in making a difference in the world through environmental policy, public policy, and effective leadership.
Our faculty includes experienced government and nonprofit professionals as well as leading researchers across a variety of disciplines. This gives our students a variety of perspectives so that they can approach the challenges of today's world with a well-rounded, practical, innovative education.
biden school undergraduate majors
Are you the type of person who questions what is and want to become the type of person who can inspire and motivate others to achieve what could and should be? If you are, then the leadership major is right for you.
Leadership majors accept the challenge of leadership in an increasingly complex, global, and fast-paced world. With strong backgrounds in communication, business, creativity, policy, decision-making, innovation, strategic planning, and project management, our graduates are prepared to lead change that improves the lives of individuals, and provides vision for the future growth and well-being of public, private, government and community organizations.
Public Policy majors learn how to formulate, evaluate, and promote policy options that can make a difference in their cities, nations, and the world. The major draws from many disciplines, including law, economics, political science, sociology, history, urban studies, geography, and environmental studies. Our students learn about the public policy process and develop substantive knowledge in policy areas such as health, education, and the environment.
The distinctive Delaware model of public policy education integrates academic excellence with professional experience by enabling students to work side-by-side with faculty and professionals to apply learning from their classrooms to the actual policy challenges of communities and organizations.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in energy and environmental policy (ENEP) is a STEM program that provides students with cross-disciplinary knowledge and analytical skills to address local, national, and global energy and environmental issues. Core knowledge of the major includes an understanding of underlying policy and economic frameworks for the analysis of energy and environmental problems. Familiarity with scientific and engineering concepts and research on energy and environmental technology is also provided.
The Minor in Public Policy examines how communities address their complex challenges in such arenas as health, education, housing, energy, poverty, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. In this program, you will learn to incorporate interdisciplinary perspectives into solving policy challenges that impact all types of communities.
The Minor in Energy & Environmental Policy (ENEP) provides students with cross-disciplinary knowledge and analytical skills related to local, national, and global energy and environmental issues. Core knowledge in ENEP coursework includes an understanding of underlying policy and economic frameworks for the analysis of energy and environmental problems. Familiarity with scientific and engineering concepts and research on energy and environmental technology is also provided.
Transfer Students
There are more than 1,500 transfer students at the University of Delaware. Over half are Delaware residents; the others come from as far away as China. UD will transform your passion into success no matter where you're transferring from.
Open to all undergraduate students, the certificate in Citizenship and Democracy will help you:
- Develop and apply an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of engaged citizenship in democracy.
- Develop and refine skills to engage across differences in personal and professional capacities.
- Understand and analyze institutions, media systems, and processes central to democracy.
- Apply knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead and follow within and across diverse settings effectively.
ALUMNI IN ACTION
Biden School alumni are a community of problem solvers and “fixers” committed to helping communities here in Delaware, the nation, and around the world. Our alumni work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits and the private sector.
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undergraduate student spotlights
Featuring:
Grace Mahony, senior honors public policy and international relations double major in the World Scholars Program with minors in economics, peace and justice studies, global studies with Spanish language and history.
Zachary Tapper, sophomore energy and environmental policy (ENEP) major with minors in public policy and history.
diScover public policy & administration
The Discover Public Policy and Administration 4+1 program is open to any UD undergraduate student who has completed 60 credits. Students can apply courses to earn one of the master’s degrees below within five years of full-time study, saving time and money.
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- M.A. in Urban Analytics & Policy (MA)
- Master of Energy and Environmental Policy (MEEP)
4+1 Accelerated degree programs
Complete your bachelor's degree and a master's program in just five years! Students complete a traditional four-year undergraduate program in four years and then pursue a master's program in the fifth (+1) year saving time and money.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Africana Studies and Master of Public Policy (MPP) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPP in a total of five years of full-time study. The program is open to Africana Studies students in the Law, Public Policy and Social Justice concentration only. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 15 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPP degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History and Master of Public Administration program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPA on an accelerated basis. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History and M.A. in Urban Analytics & Policy program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MA on an accelerated basis. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Master of Public Policy (MPP) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPP in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 15 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPP degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics and Master of Public Policy (MPP) program that allows students to complete both the BS and the MPP in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 15 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BS degree and the MPP degree.
Qualified students in the ENEP BS degree may apply for the combined ENEP 4+1 BS/MS degree. Whereas the traditional program for the BS degree involves four years of undergraduate work and the MS degree requires an additional two years of graduate work, the 4+1 program allows students to earn both degrees within a five-year period.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPA in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and M.A. in Urban Analytics & Policy (MA) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MA in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Leadership and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program that allows students to complete both the BS and the MPA in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BS degree and the MPA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPA in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Policy and Master of Public Policy (MPP) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPP in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 15 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPP degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Policy and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPA in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MPA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Policy and M.A. in Urban Analytics & Policy (MA) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MA in a total of five years of full-time study. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied and up to 12 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements of both the BA degree and the MA degree.
The Biden School offers a combined 4+1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Women and Gender Studies and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program that allows students to complete both the BA and the MPP in five years of full-time study. The program is open to students in all Women and Gender Studies concentrations. All requirements of both degree programs must be satisfied, and up to 15 credits of graduate coursework may be dual counted to satisfy requirements for both the BA degree and the MPP degree.
Elected Official. Nonprofit Executive Director. Health Policy Researcher. Community Planner.
These are just a few examples of the positions filled by alumni of the Biden School programs. You bring the issues and causes you care about, we provide tools, support, and opportunities to help you make an impact.
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