Public Policy, MPP

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. Complete your degree full time in only 18 months to two years or as part of a flexible, part-time program.

Program Coordinator : Daniel Bowen, bowend@tcnj.edu

Who Should Pursue This Program?

Designed for professionals, recent graduates, and TCNJ seniors who want specialized training in policy analysis and policymaking, this program is an attractive option for those who work in government, public affairs, and advocacy as well as those in the nonprofit, public health, education, and business fields — or any other fields 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.

For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application and all supplemental documents.

Application
Essay
Writing sample
Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and official transcripts (Advanced undergraduates or non-matriculated students may be permitted to take some classes with instructor and chair permission, consistent with TCNJ policy.)
Current resume or CV
Application fee
Two letters of recommendation
A national standardized admission test score is optional
Additional documents from international applicants seeking to study in the United States

The one to two-page personal essay should describe your academic and career objectives and how participation in the TCNJ Master of Public Policy program will advance your personal and professional goals. The brief writing sample (3-5 pages) should give the admission committee a good sense of your academic and professional writing ability. The writing sample can be from work you have submitted for a previous course or a policy-related job or internship. Submitting a portion of a longer written work is acceptable.

See graduate application requirements

We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there are a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.

Learn more about tuition, assistantships, and aid