Public Affairs

Highlights

• Gain hands-on experience by engaging with the southwest Washington community 
• Intern at local and national public offices or private organizations 
• Professional and peer mentoring to help you succeed
• Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty

Specializations

Justice Studies focuses on the analysis of justice through the lens of behavioral and social sciences.

Public Administration and Management teaches you how to manage both government and nonprofit agencies while serving the public.

Public Policy and Politics prepares you to analyze and influence lawmaking at all levels of government and solve community problems.

Career

With a Public Affairs degree, you can work in: 

• Government and nonprofit organizations
• Marketing and public relations
• Corporate communications
• Journalism and activism
• Environmental rights
• Social justice

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center.