The majors community area features a forum, usergroup and reviews — where you can meet and communicate with other MyPlan.com users also interested in this major.
This community area is for Public Policy & Urban Studies, which is a category of majors that includes "Social Work". The complete list of specific majors that fall under this general category follows below.
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30 users are currently studying this major.
75 users are considering this major.
7 users
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I would avoid this area of study if becoming wealthy is a goal of yours. If helping others is more important than your own financial well-being, then consider this field.
I would not choose this degree again as I unfortunately became very ill while attending university. Health reasons forced me to re-evaluate my goals, dreams, etc. and I ultimately decided to start my own business.
Pros: Great personal satisfaction helping others, helps build strong interpersonal skills and positive character traits, can build a large network of friends, co-workers, etc. that are there for you in times of need
Cons: Takes many years in most areas of this field to receive high salaries
This is an excellent area of study for anyone who loves working with people and making a difference in the world around them! Not always easy and doesn't pay well, but it is very rewarding!
Majoring in public policy is a great introduction to a wide variety of social sciences. It is a very good preparation for a wide range of careers from journalism to politics, or for law or business school. While if I went back I might choose a different major because of the path my life has taken, overall it was a great choice.
