Politics, BA

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Politics, BA

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Solinna Ven ’23

Politics & Urban Studies

How a San Francisco Internship Affirmed a Passion for Equity

Don’t be afraid to be yourself and don’t question your ability to do something just because you haven’t done it before.”

Solinna Ven ’23

Politics & Urban Studies

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Along with your politics degree, you can minor in legal studies or public policy. Seek to understand the U.S. legal system and international law. Or examine how policy is made and how to measure its impact. Get placed in law or public policy-related internships in San Francisco, Sacramento, Washington DC, and beyond.

Minor in Legal Studies Minor in Public Policy

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Explore our accelerated degree programs. Whatever your major, gain admission to USF's School of Law or earn a master's degree in urban and public affairs.

4+3 BA/BS-JD Program

Public Policy + Urban and Public Affairs (4+1), BA/BS-MA

Metyia Phillips ’23

I want to fight for change and equity within my community from a legal level. I’ll be attending law school and aspire to work in public interest and civil rights law, hopefully at a nonprofit."