Areas of Study
MAJORS
Public Policy
Learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate policy solutions for the problems facing society. Public Policy is a multidisciplinary social science-based major. You will study law, economics, sociology, political science, history and more. You will be ready to make a difference in your community, the nation, and the world.
Health Care Policy
Learn about the policy issues affecting health and health care in the U.S. and globally. Health Care Policy (HCP) draws on multiple disciplines to prepare you to analyze and improve policies that influence public health and health care delivery systems. You will be ready to improve health and wellbeing in your community, the nation, and around the globe.
MINORS
As a Brooks School student you have the flexibility to enhance your major by choosing one or more of Cornell’s 120 different minor options across campus.
Students across campus can explore the Brooks School curriculum through our three public policy minors: Policy Analysis and Management, Health Care Policy, and Demography.
Brooks School Undergraduate Learning Outcomes
1. Explain, interpret and apply, relevant theory and tools to the development and evaluation of policy.
2. Develop the skills required for effective delivery of evidence used for policy formation and evaluation, including written, spoken, and visual presentation.
3. Work with others toward the goal of serving the public interest.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse approaches and points of view and how diverse perspectives can contribute to more equitable policy.
5. Evaluate, analyze, and scrutinize data to inform policy evaluation.
The Undergraduate Learning Outcomes listed on this page are effective beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year and apply to students matriculating in Fall 2026 and thereafter.