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About the Program

Our graduate public policy program offers master’s degree pathways designed to prepare students for professional careers. Through advanced coursework and rigorous training, students develop the analytical skills to evaluate policy effectiveness, navigate political constraints, and address ethical conflicts. The curriculum combines a core foundation with specialized concentrations, such as healthcare, education, or science and technology policy. In this program, you will gain the practical expertise and research capabilities needed to make original, impactful contributions to policymaking and implementation.

What You’ll Study

What you will study at the graduate level depends on your particular degree, academic interests, and professional goals. Key features of our program offerings include:

  • An interdisciplinary blend of courses crossing many subject areas such as economics, data analysis, psychology, law, justice, and policy.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Arts

MACotermJoint Degree
Develop the advanced skills necessary to assess the performance of alternative approaches to policy making and implementation, evaluate program effectiveness, understand the political constraints faced by policy-makers, and appreciate the conflicts in fundamental human values that often animate policy debate.
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Master of Public Policy

MPPJoint Degree
This professional degree program provides the academic content of the Master of Arts program with one concentration tailored to your primary degree program or your interests and skills.
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