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Master in Public Policy

Princeton University
New Jersey , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
International Relations | Public Administration | Public Policy Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Master in Public Policy

The Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree is a one-year, full-time residential program designed for midcareer professionals who are rising leaders in international and domestic public affairs. Approximately 20 students are enrolled annually.


Fields of Study

The MPP program offers the following fields of study:


  • International Relations
  • International Development
  • Domestic Policy
  • Economics and Public Policy

Curriculum and Requirements

The MPP curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy and the skills to develop and lead creative approaches to today's public policy challenges.


Joint Programs

The MPP program also offers joint programs, allowing students to combine their MPP degree with other fields of study.


Admissions

The admissions process for the MPP program involves a comprehensive review of each applicant's background, experience, and academic record.


Graduate Programs

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs offers several graduate programs, including:


  • Master in Public Affairs
  • Master in Public Policy
  • Ph.D. in Public Affairs
  • Joint Degree Program in Social Policy
  • HMEI-STEP Fellowship Program
  • Certificates

Master in Public Affairs

The Master in Public Affairs (MPA) program is a two-year, full-time residential program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of public affairs and the skills to develop and lead creative approaches to today's public policy challenges.


Master in Public Policy

The Master in Public Policy (MPP) program is a one-year, full-time residential program designed for midcareer professionals who are rising leaders in international and domestic public affairs.


Ph.D. in Public Affairs

The Ph.D. in Public Affairs program is a doctoral program that provides students with advanced training in public affairs and the skills to conduct original research in the field.


Joint Degree Program in Social Policy

The Joint Degree Program in Social Policy allows students to combine their MPA or MPP degree with a degree in social policy.


HMEI-STEP Fellowship Program

The HMEI-STEP Fellowship Program provides funding and support for students pursuing a degree in science, technology, and environmental policy.


Certificates

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs offers several certificate programs, including:


  • Health and Health Policy (HHP)
  • Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP)
  • Urban Policy (UP)

Undergraduate Program

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs also offers an undergraduate program in public and international affairs.


Curriculum and Requirements

The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public and international affairs and the skills to develop and lead creative approaches to today's public policy challenges.


Concentration Declaration

Students in the undergraduate program must declare a concentration in public and international affairs.


Senior Thesis

Students in the undergraduate program are required to complete a senior thesis, which provides an opportunity for students to conduct original research in the field.


Minors and Certificates

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs offers several minor and certificate programs for undergraduate students, including:


  • Public Policy
  • International Relations
  • Health and Health Policy
  • Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
  • Urban Policy

Research Priorities

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has several research priorities, including:


  • Climate Change, Environment, Energy
  • Demography, Immigration
  • Education, Labor
  • Families, Children
  • Finance, Fiscal, and Monetary Policy
  • Globalization, Foreign Policy, Trade
  • Health
  • Housing, Communities, Neighborhoods
  • International Development
  • Law, Justice, Human Rights
  • Migration, Refugees
  • National Security, Intelligence, Defense
  • Politics and Governance
  • Poverty, Inequality, Opportunity
  • Race, Gender, Identity
  • Science, Technology, Innovation
  • Social and Behavioral Psychology

Centers and Programs

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has several centers and programs, including:


  • Afghanistan Policy Lab
  • Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child and Family Wellbeing
  • Center for Health and Wellbeing
  • Center for Information Technology Policy
  • Center for International Security Studies
  • Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment
  • Center for the Study of Democratic Politics
  • Education Research Section
  • Empirical Studies of Conflict
  • Initiative for Data Exploration and Analytics
  • Innovations for Successful Societies
  • Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance
  • Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science and Public Policy
  • Law@Princeton
  • Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination
  • Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance
  • Office of Population Research
  • Princeton Survey Research Center
  • Program on Science and Global Security
  • Research Program in Development Economics
  • Research Program in Political Economy
  • SPIA in D.C.
  • SPIA in N.J.
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