YourPace Public Policy

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy 100% Online

This fully online degree in Public Policy is ideal for individuals working in or with local government entities across Maine who are looking to enhance their knowledge of policymaking and advance their careers. It also prepares students for a broad range of careers in public service, business, communications, government, and more.

This University of Maine at Farmington Public Policy Bachelor Degree, powered by YourPace at UMPI, lets you earn your degree fully online at a pace that works for you. UMF’s program links academic disciplines across campus and includes select online courses from other University of Maine System campuses.

What is Public Policy?

Public Policy spans a variety of different disciplines, connecting any discipline’s focus with the laws, policies and institutional framework surrounding that particular focus. Someone entering the world of policy benefits from a broad knowledge of policy issues, and specific information about how agencies operate.

Building on a core set of courses on public policy, policy analysis and statistical methods, students branch out into areas directly connected to their policy interest ranging from globalization, health care, education, gender and development, human rights, climate change, environmental policy in general, and beyond.

Next Steps: Admissions

We’re so excited that you’re considering this University of Maine at Farmington program, powered by YourPace at UMPI!

No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!