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Public Policy, MPP

Arizona State University
Tempe , United States
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Program Overview

Public Policy, MPP

The Master of Public Policy program equips students with the analytical tools they need to understand and address public policy issues. Students also develop skills in managing the process of policy development, approval, implementation, and evaluation, as well as gain policy-specific knowledge on issues such as poverty, education, the environment, and public safety.


Program Description

ASU ranks No. 17 for best graduate public policy analysis program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024. The program is designed for students who are passionate about understanding complex public problems and driven to develop and implement innovative policy solutions.


At a Glance

  • College/school: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
  • Location: Downtown Phoenix
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Concurrent Program Options

Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details. This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:


  • Criminology and Criminal Justice, MS
  • Sustainability Solutions, MSUS
  • Urban and Environmental Planning, MUEP

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty. This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:


  • Criminology and Criminal Justice, BS
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing), BS
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security, BS
  • Political Science, BA
  • Political Science, BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy, BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (American Indian Studies), BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (Business), BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology), BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (Emergency Management and Homeland Security), BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (Health Policy), BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (Law and Policy), BS
  • Public Service and Public Policy (Sustainability), BS

Degree Requirements

  • 42 credit hours including the required capstone course (PAF 509)
  • Required Core (27 credit hours)
    • PAF 501 Public Service Research I (3)
    • PAF 502 Public Service Research II (3)
    • PAF 504 Microeconomics of Public Policy I (3)
    • PAF 505 Public Policy Analysis (3)
    • PAF 540 Advanced Policy Analysis (3)
    • PAF 541 Program Evaluation (3)
    • PAF 570 Microeconomics of Public Policy II (3)
    • PAF 573 Applied Econometrics (3)
    • PAF 574 Diversity, Ethics and Leading Public Change (3)
  • Electives (12 credit hours)
  • Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
    • PAF 509 Public Affairs Capstone (3)

Admission Requirements

  • General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
  • Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
  • Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any related field from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
  • All applicants must submit:
    • graduate admission application and application fee
    • official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
    • two letters of recommendation
    • written statement
    • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.


Application Deadlines

  • Fall: Rolling
  • Spring: Rolling
  • Summer: Rolling

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this degree program are prepared for professional careers as policy analysts and leaders in public service involved in the creation and management of public policy at all levels of government and in the private and nonprofit sectors. This may include opportunities as either a manager or policy analyst in local, state or federal agencies; in nonprofit organizations; and in private organizations that interface with public sectors. The program can also serve as a platform for preparation for doctoral studies in public policy, public administration, urban studies, and other related programs.


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