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Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy
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e face unprecedented policy challenges. Years in the making, these challenges won’t vanish overnight. They will require the efforts of an energetic and committed generation, prepared to lead the way toward creative solutions.
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The Ford School BA in Public Policy is a liberal arts degree, based in the social sciences, that gives students the knowledge and skills needed to analyze policy problems, under-
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diverse talents to bear on real-world policy issues, and lay the groundwork for equally varied professions. They champion their interests with intelligence and passion.
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What will your contribution be? How will you make a difference?
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24 students
Recent Policy Seminars
Small, interdisciplinary courses that typically emphasize teamwork, writing, analysis and/or oral presentation.
• Immigration Reform • Political Advocacy • Health, Food, and Environmental Policy • Energy and the Environment • Social Welfare Policy • Human Rights • Dangerous Peacemaking • International Security Yaz ier H e n ry
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Why the Ford School?
“My critical-thinking skills grew the most while at the Ford School. I was also impressed with the caliber of students and the diversity. You know there’s an A or a B solution; but sometimes there’s also a C solution. The diversity of perspectives was really important.” — Olushola Andrew Samuel
Olushola Andrew Samuel (BA ’10, MPH ’12)
Olushola is a management engineer with the Henry Ford Health
System of southeast Michigan. Olushola earned his MPH in Health Management and Policy at U-M’s School of Public Health in 2012.
Caroline Andridge (BA ’14)
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Research Associate, Global Health, Economics, and Development, Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC
BA focus area: international development and human rights. Spent a semester in DC
with the Millennium Challenge Corporation via the Michigan in Washington program.
Maria Liu (BA ’12) Student, University of Michigan Law School Assistant Coach, U-M Policy Debate Team
BA focus area: international peace and security. Undergrad representative to the Ford School Alumni Board.
Hannah Moiseev (BA ’14)
Teach for America corps member, St. Louis Public School District
BA focus area: primary, secondary, and early childhood education policy. Peer advisor. President, Alpha Delta Pi.
Gary Graca (BA ’09) Program Analyst, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Washington, DC. Works to reform systemic violations in state-run healthcare systems, prisons, and police departments. Served as editor-in-chief for The Michigan Daily.
How and when to apply Application deadline: February 1 of sophomore year at U-M Prerequisites: Economics 101 and 102, one course from Race and Ethnicity (RE), and another introductory social science course. Apply online at: fordschool.umich.edu/ba/admissions. Ford School scholarship assistance is available. In addition, we offer financial assistance for unpaid internships. www.fordschool.umich.edu/ba
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Contact us Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy University of Michigan Joan and Sanford Weill Hall 735 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-3091 fspp-admissions@umich.edu 734-764-0453 (phone)
Few of us are born great. Gerald Ford arrived in Ann Arbor with $200 and no University scholarship support. He worked two jobs—even donated blood to make ends meet—while carrying a full academic load and playing both offense and defense for the Wolverines. As President of the United States, he tackled some of the greatest policy challenges of his era. How will you make a difference?
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