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PUBLIC POLICYMaster of
Program Overview
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law’s Master of Public
Policy (MPP) prepares students to effectively analyze and design
public policy actions. The program also provides students with
hands-on, real world experience and course assignments structured
to produce the work products of professionals in this field.
Key features of the MPP:
• Engage in California's world leading public policies
• Gain valuable work experience from required externship
and internship placements
• Work with experienced professors through Graduate
Research Assistantship opportunities
• Specialize your degree with concentration to your
interests and expertise
SacramentoCampus
48units
Fallsemester start
Rolling admission
Area of ConcentrationExternship and Internship
required
GRE, LSAT, GMAT or MCAT
required
PROGRAM FAST FACTS
Public Policy Programs: 916.520.7471 | [email protected]
Office of Graduate Admission: 916.739.7281 | [email protected]
2 years full-time
3 years part-time
Curriculum
The MPP program emphasizes a combination of rigorous academic exploration,
sequenced development of professional competencies, and real-world application.
Courses emphasize the:
• Foundations of public action based on statutes and regulations
• Analysis, design, and implementation of public policies
• Use of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Competencies in strategic leadership and systematic change
• Areas of concentration suited to your interests and expertise
Faculty
McGeorge School’s MPP faculty have decades of experience in policy analysis, policy
design, financing and implementation directed at complex public problems. Areas of
expertise include water and environmental policies, governance and public finance,
public and nonprofit leadership and—more fundamentally—enhancing societal
capacity for effective, sustained action.
Tuition and Financing
Tuition and fees are set annually. The per unit graduate tuition rate for the 2019-20
academic year is $1,346 plus applicable fees.
Scholarships awarded by the program are available. Graduate students who are U.S.
citizens or eligible non-citizens may apply for federal student loans. Please contact
our Office of Financial Aid for more information about financing options.
REQUIREMENTS
The admission process involves a
holistic review of each applicant’s
background, experience, and goals.
The following are required for
admission:
Bachelor’s DegreeGPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Official Transcripts
GRE, LSAT, GMAT or MCAT scoresWaived if bachelor’s degree was completed 5+ years ago
Detailed Resume
Personal Statement
Two Letters of Recommendation
For international students, the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) is required.
For more information, please visit:
go.McGeorge.edu/PublicPolicy
The best thing about attending McGeorge was how engaging the professors and staff are with the students. They don't just want you to graduate with a degree, they want you to be successful beyond the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
Vanessa Adame ’18MPP
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