Program Overview
Introduction to the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs offers a range of degree programs designed to prepare students for careers in global affairs. The school's programs are interdisciplinary, combining coursework from multiple departments at Yale to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global challenges.
Degree Programs
- B.A. in Global Affairs: This program prepares Yale undergraduates to solve today's most pressing global challenges. The major gives students multidisciplinary training to understand and address challenges that we confront as concerned citizens of the world.
- Requirements: The major requirements have been updated and will apply only to students accepted into the major during the fall of 2025 and after; students accepted into the major before fall 2025 must fulfill the requirements that were in place at the time of their acceptance.
- Courses: The program includes courses in nearly all departments at Yale, providing students with a broad range of perspectives and approaches.
- B.A.-B.S./M.P.P.: This five-year degree program combines a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a Master of Public Policy. The program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in public policy and global affairs.
- M.P.P.: The Master of Public Policy program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in public policy and global affairs. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis, program evaluation, and policy implementation.
- Joint Degrees: The school offers joint degree programs with other Yale schools, including the Law School and the School of Management.
- M.A.S.: The Master of Advanced Study program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in global affairs. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global challenges and the skills to address them.
Non-Degree Programs
The school also offers non-degree programs, including fellowship programs and certificate programs. These programs are designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in global affairs but do not want to commit to a full degree program.
Fellowship Programs
The school offers a range of fellowship programs, including the Beck Prize, which is awarded to a Yale College junior who is interested in pursuing a career in global affairs. The fellowship programs provide students with the opportunity to pursue research and internship opportunities in global affairs.
Research Areas
The school's research areas include global health, grand strategy, human rights, and climate change. The school's faculty and students are engaged in a range of research projects, including policy-relevant research and independent research projects.
Career Support
The school provides career support to its students, including career counseling, internship opportunities, and job placement assistance. The school's career support services are designed to help students pursue careers in global affairs.
Alumni
The school's alumni are engaged in a range of careers in global affairs, including diplomacy, international development, and public policy. The school's alumni network provides students with the opportunity to connect with professionals in the field and pursue career opportunities.
Academics
The school's academics are interdisciplinary, combining coursework from multiple departments at Yale. The school's faculty are experts in their fields and provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global challenges.
Centers and Initiatives
The school is home to a range of centers and initiatives, including the Deitz Family Initiative on Environment and Global Affairs, the International Leadership Center, and the Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy. These centers and initiatives provide students with the opportunity to engage in research and internship opportunities in global affairs.
Global Health Studies
The school offers a range of courses and programs in global health studies, including the Global Health Studies program. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global health challenges and the skills to address them.
Grand Strategy
The school offers a range of courses and programs in grand strategy, including the Grand Strategy program. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of grand strategy and the skills to develop and implement strategic plans.
Human Rights
The school offers a range of courses and programs in human rights, including the Human Rights program. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human rights and the skills to promote and protect human rights.
Climate Change
The school offers a range of courses and programs in climate change, including the Climate Change program. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and the skills to develop and implement strategies to address climate change.
Capstone Course
The school's capstone course provides students with the opportunity to work on a policy project on behalf of an external partner, supervised by a faculty member. This course provides students with the skills to develop and implement policy solutions to global challenges.
Student Academic Workshop Series
The school's student academic workshop series provides students with the opportunity to present their research and receive feedback from peers and faculty. This series provides students with the skills to develop and present research projects.
Summer Experience
The school provides students with the opportunity to pursue summer internships and research projects in global affairs. These opportunities provide students with the skills to develop and implement policy solutions to global challenges.
Geneva Program
The school's Geneva program provides students with the opportunity to pursue internships and research projects in global affairs in Geneva, Switzerland. This program provides students with the skills to develop and implement policy solutions to global challenges.
Career Support
The school provides career support to its students, including career counseling, internship opportunities, and job placement assistance. The school's career support services are designed to help students pursue careers in global affairs.
FAQs
The school's FAQs provide students with answers to frequently asked questions about the school's programs and services. The FAQs provide students with the information they need to pursue careers in global affairs.