Public Policy, BA/MPP

Public Policy, BA/MPP

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Degree

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Policy

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School

Humanities and Social Sciences

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Next Classes Start

January 27, 2025

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Program at a Glance

The Master of Public Policy prepares you to engage effectively in policy research, analysis, management, and program evaluation. You’ll gain a solid foundation in policymaking as well as in the analytic tools you’ll use to evaluate policy proposals and implement programs.

Program Coordinator : Daniel Bowen, bowend@tcnj.edu

Duration

  • full time: in as few as 5 years
  • part time: varies

Availability

  • On campus

$1129.40

  • per credit

Who Should Pursue This Program?

This combined master’s program is designed for recent graduates, and TCNJ seniors needing specialized training in policy analysis and policymaking to advance their careers. This program is an attractive option for those in government, public affairs and advocacy, nonprofit organizations, public health, education, business, or any field heavily influenced by public policy.

Extensive Network

Study alongside peers with public policy experience, learn from faculty with valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections. Opportunities abound at the New Jersey State House, numerous state agencies, and policy organizations located in the Trenton–Ewing region.

We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.

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The Graduate Studies site provides curriculum for this program.

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TCNJ students pay undergraduate tuition and fees for the undergraduate portion of the program. When students matriculate into the graduate portion of the program, they pay graduate tuition and fees. Financial aid and assistantships are available.

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