Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
Shorelight Group - Seattle University
USA,Washington
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 56,547/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
USA, Washington
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1891
Total Students: 7,200 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
Program Overview
The major in Public Affairs welcomes students interested in?public policy, community planning, civic engagement and advocacy for employment?in local, state and federal government or the nonprofit sector.
Coursework in Public Affairs encourages you to explore diverse perspectives, apply problem-solving skills and engage in practical internship experiences where you will analyze and address real-world social problems.
The flexible Public Affairs curriculum allows you to concentrate in a specific area of study. The concentrations build upon the CORE Public Affairs curriculum and prepare you to develop your specific field of interest. You can choose one of the established concentrations or work with your advisor to create your own.
Options include:
- Urban Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- International Development (study abroad options are available)
- Politics and Policy OR design your own concentration
Learning Goals
The?Bachelor of Arts in?Public Affairs?curriculum is designed so that our students will achieve the following objectives:
- Demonstrate the tools needed for community engagement including the ability to understand diverse persons/people and appreciate different perspectives
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of management and leadership in public and nonprofit organizations
- Demonstrate competence in working with quantitative data (including the collection, analysis, communication and interpretation) needed for the field of Public Affairs
- Use critical thinking, research skills, and effective writing to analyze public problems and develop plans of action
- Understand the relationship between the government and its constituents through the use of theory and it application to problems in the public sector
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 56,547 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Seattle University
CAD 14,982 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
