Public Policy Studies
The minor or specialization in public policy studies will prepare you to make a difference - at local, national, and global levels.
You care deeply about people and populations
Our students are conscientious and analytical, cultivating a deep understanding of the different ways public policy is developed and implemented. You'll use your vision, compassion and intelligence to improve the lives of others.
You'll think critically about questions that concern the daily lives of Americans — like the impacts of governmental actions and the tools available to address societal struggles — and apply your skills to every day situations.
Our students combine public policy with a variety of majors and head out into the world prepared to affect public good.
Our Faculty
Masato Aoki
Associate Professor
Zinnia Mukherjee
Associate Professor
Niloufer Sohrabji
Professor and Program Director for Economics and Director of General Education
Spotlight on Public Policy Students and Alums
Building a Family History at Simmons
Nearly a century ago, Anna T. Kenney attended Simmons College, majoring in Secretarial Studies. Now, Kenney’s great-granddaughter, Annie Doherty ’26, has followed in her great-grandmother's footsteps to Simmons.
Flourishing in the Community at Simmons and Completing Meaningful Internships
Bella Yee ’24 is a Public Relations and Marketing Communications major, with minors in Business and Public Policy. She is the Communications Director for the Student Government Association and Co-President of the Communications Liaison. Yee also interned for the Massachusetts legislature, most recently for the Office of Representative Adrianne Ramos.
Meet Your Orientation Leader: Lucy Lawrence '23
Meet economics major, Lucy Lawrence! Read why Lucy chose to attend Simmons and the one lesser-known item she recommends first-years have in their dorms.