Public Policy
The mid-career Master of Public Policy (M.P.P) helps students who are already working on issues like affordable housing, neighborhood development, social welfare, sustainable communities, and environmental management develop skills to advance their careers, while also building networks with fellow professionals, faculty, and other students.
Now, mid-career students with at least seven years of relevant professional experience can choose to enroll in a full-time program or in a part-time format. The part-time program allows working professionals to work full-time while attending courses during the evenings and weekends, completing their degree in two years.
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Degree Offerings
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Part-time and Full-time Tracks
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Application Requirements
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Public Policy M.P.P.
The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) is designed for individuals with at least seven years of significant, relevant professional experience who are interested in expanding their knowledge of public policy within urban, social, and environmental domains -- or across these domains, such as programs and policies related to sustainable communities. This degree program offers students the opportunity to strengthen their critical thinking, policy analysis, and communication skills; improve their professional practice in areas such as mediation, land use planning, or financial management; and establish close professional relationships and networks among faculty, affiliated agencies, and other students.
Note that those who are not yet eligible for the M.P.P. should consider UEP's M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning or M.S. in Environmental Policy and Planning.
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Full-time Track
Full-time students typically complete this 30 credit hour degree in one year
Pathways to Tufts: Part-Time Track for Working Professionals
Using a trimester format for graduate coursework, the part-time program allows working professionals to work full-time while attending courses during the evening, online, and/or weekends, allowing completion of the program in two years. Requirements are the same as full-time study; students complete 30 credit hours to complete the degree.
Sample Part-Time Schedule*
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Courses
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| Fall Semester |
UEP0254: Quantitative Reasoning for Policy and Planning |
Alternate Saturdays, 9AM-2PM Wednesday, 4:30-5:45PM
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| Spring Semester | UEP0251: Economics for Planning and Policy Analysis UEP0275: Program and Policy Implementation UEP0289 Integrative Seminar (MPP Seminar) |
Alternate Saturdays, 9AM-2PM Wednesday, 6-9PM Wednesday 4:30-5:45PM |
| Summer Session 1 | UEP0230: Negotiations & Conflict Resolution | Evenings |
| Summer Session 2 | UEP0191: Philanthropy and Fundraising | Evenings |
| Fall Semester | UEP0113: Housing Policy UEP0271: Community Economic Development OR UEP0225: Community Engagement |
Thursday, 6-9PM Monday, 6-9PM OR Online |
| Spring Semester | UEP0256: Program Evaluation | Monday, 6-9PM |
*This is a sample schedule. Course offerings and schedule are subject to change.
Faculty
Application Deadline
Fall: January 15*
*Recognizing the serious challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to our applicants and those considering graduate education opportunities, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will accept applications to the Master of Public Policy up to August 1, 2020 for fall enrollment for domestic students. Our Admissions team is working closely with our programs to evaluate completed applications in a timely manner.
Fall Pathways Part-time Track: August 1
Spring Pathways Part-time Track: December 1
At least seven years of significant, relevant professional work experience required.
Application Requirements:
> Application Fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal Statement
> In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the availability of standardized testing, GRE scores are currently waived for students applying to this program
> Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three Letters of Recommendation
For questions about this program, including scholarships and assistantships, please contact the Director of the Master of Public Policy Program, Penn Loh.
Students interested in part-time study should contact pathwaysgsas@tufts.edu.
Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning
97 Talbot Avenue
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts 02155
Tel: (617) 627-3394
Fax:(617) 627-3377