<p>I'm currently a History major and want to add a minor. I'm interested in political science and public affairs-public policy. I've taken 2 classes already in poli sci and will be taking 1 lower div in public policy winter quarter. Both minors have the same number of classes required for the minor, but I'm only going to do 1.</p>
<p>Theses are just my thoughts, but I personally feel that the Public Affairs minor is...better? It seems to be more specific, economic/stats based, and would more likely help me get a job than a minor in political science. A minor in poli sci seems pretty worthless to me as it's mostly theoretical. But likewise, I don't know. Do employers even care?</p>
<p>Lastly, my main question is, does it matter if I want to go to grad school for Public Policy? I am not 100% sure what I'd like to do in the future, but I've considered law school and going for a MPA/MPP. UCLA, for instance, offers a Master's program in Public Policy. If I wanted to attend UCLA for grad school in Public Policy, do I need a undergraduate degree in Public Policy/Public Affairs? Or does it no matter?</p>
<p>I was looking at this:
Program</a> Profile Report - Public Policy</p>
<p>It doesn't seem that hard to get accepted to UCLA for Public Policy (49% admission rate) and the program is 2 years. And...I'm not sure about this...but...isn't a MPA/MPP similar to an MBA? I mean, it's different, but it's just as practical. A Masters in Poli Sci seems kinda...useless? I mean, what the hell do you do with it?</p>