Public Service Minor

Current Pitt students interested in a CGS minor, rather than a major, in public service should apply for the minor directly with the College of General Studies. If you are a CGS student interested in adding this minor, please contact your CGS advisor.

Minor Requirements

In order to complete the minor, you will take 15 PUBSRV credits (five courses), as outlined below. At least three courses must be from the University of Pittsburgh. A 2.0 average GPA is required. Courses used for a minor cannot overlap with courses used for a major, minor, or a certificate.

Core Courses: (9 credits)

All three courses are required. Please note that not all courses are offered each term. Review the program checklist for the typical frequency of course offerings and visit Class Search for the most up-to-date information.

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Format: F2F and Web
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Or: PIA 0101 HOW PUBLIC POLICY WORKS: FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY

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Format: Web, available as of Spring 2023

Electives: (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the list of approved electives.

  • PIA 0201 - SKILLS FOR POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

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Format: Web
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Format: Hybrid
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Format: F2F and Web, available as of Spring 2023
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Note: Cross-listed with LCJS 1584 (formerly LEGLST 1152)
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Format: Web
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Format: F2F and Hybrid, available as of Spring 2023
Or: PIA 1102 CITY OF WHITE SUPREMACY: RACE, SPACE, AND POLICY IN AMERICAN CITIES
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Format: F2F and Web
Note: Cross-listed with LDRSHP 1100
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Note: Cross-listed with LCJS 1570 (formerly ADMJ 1425)
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Note: University Honors College (UHC)
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Note: University Honors College (UHC)
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Format: Hybrid
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Format: Hybrid
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Program Planning Checklist

Download our handy Public Service minor checklist (PDF) to plan and track your progress in the program.

Note

Requirements are subject to change. Check with a CGS academic advisor before registering.