Master of Public Policy

Learn how to evaluate existing and proposed policies with the Master of Public Policy (MPP) in 亿德体育's College of Liberal 艺术. Students gain an understanding of the political and institutional contexts in which policies are implemented at the federal, state and local levels. The MPP program combines real-world experience with rigorous academic research to help students learn practical skills and make vital contacts needed for successful careers in the public or nonprofit sectors. Learning takes place inside and outside the classroom through internships, guest speaker series and team projects with actual clients.

The program’s dynamic faculty incorporate their professional expertise in the classroom. Many currently serve as budget and finance managers, consultants and policy analysts, leaders of nonprofit organizations, 政策制定者, and senior policy advisors.

In addition to preparing graduates for roles in government agencies or in private nonprofit organizations, the MPP is also tailored for students who already hold public or private sector positions and are seeking supplemental training and credentials to develop their careers. 

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我们的社区

The College of Liberal 艺术 at Temple comprises many academic disciplines and research areas. Now more than ever, an interdisciplinary liberal arts education is invaluable for your future pursuits. It offers the opportunity to further push your drive to create real change in the world, here at Temple and beyond. In this graduate program, you’ll work closely with diverse faculty members who are highly esteemed in their field and with a curious, passionate community of peers.  

程序的格式 & 课程

Students have three years to satisfy their requirements for the Public Policy program, which can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Choose to take in-person classes on Temple’s campus in Center City, Philadelphia after 5 p.m. or online including a combination of scheduled evening virtual classes and asynchronous assignments.

The 36-credit curriculum comprises core 课程s, elective 课程s and an Internship in Public Policy 课程. 

Core 课程s include the following. 

  • Economic Decisions for Public Policy
  • 政策分析
  • Program Evaluation
  • State and Local Budgeting
  • Statistics for Public Policy

Learn more about Public Policy program requirements.

Related 研究生 Degrees

  • Master of Public Policy / Master of Public Health* (dual degree)

*College of Public Health

学费 & 费用

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Public Policy offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

学费 rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), 课程 load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, 和更多的. These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,053.每学分00美元
州外: $1,449.每学分00美元

You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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