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The Public Policy major offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum that gives you the tools and expertise you need to translate your passion into action. You’ll learn from top faculty from multiple disciplines, such as economics, political science, law, and statistics.
Exams. Your journey to a job in city government starts here – and it requires you to take a civil service exam. Your score can qualify you for current available job openings related to the exam. Click on the arrow below to find the exam you want to take, which will begin your registration process.
Below is a roundup of City University of New York (CUNY) exams leading to public service positions. The application period for new civil service exams generally begins on the first Wednesday of each …
Majors and Programs. With more than 270 areas of study, your fellow NYU community members are bound to be teaching, researching, or debating a topic that interests you. Follow your curiosity as you discover new ideas and build practical skills.
The civil service exam schedule for the entire year is released annually every July, and is available in alphabetical order or in application period order. DCAS also releases a monthly exam schedule, which you can receive over email by subscribing to our NYC Jobs Newsletter.
Over 80% of city government positions require you to take and pass a civil service exam. Standardized testing helps ensure the hiring and promotion processes are fair, competitive, and result in the City hiring the most qualified candidate for the job.
The major in politics requires ten 4-credit courses (40 credits) in the department chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser, as outlined below. All major courses must be completed with a grade of C or better; courses graded as Pass/Fail do not count.
