Pepperdine School of Public Policy Viewbook

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YOUR FUTURE Differently

FROM HERE Master of Public Policy Degree Program

WHAT’S INSIDE Campus...............................................................................2 The SoCal Life..............................................................4 Uniquely Preparing Leaders with a Moral Sense.................................................6 What is a Master of Public Policy (MPP)?................................................................8 The Pepperdine MPP............................................10 Areas of Specialization.......................................12 Joint Degree Programs......................................14

Policy Internship and Professional Development............................16 Career Services...........................................................18 Faculty.................................................................................20 Policy Innovations and Ideas......................22 Vibrant Student Life..............................................24 Admission and Financial Aid.......................26 Contact Us.......................................................................28

BECOME A FORCE FOR CHANGE; LEARN TO LEAD AT THE PEPPERDINE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY.

PICTURE YOURSELF HERE Ranked a Top 10 Public Policy Program in the West by U.S. News & World Report.

Today, we face daunting challenges, requiring innovative and thoughtful policy leadership in government, the private sector, and the nonprofit arena. Our unique approach to studying policy balances empirical analysis with qualitative reasoning, emphasizing the ethical and human impacts of policy decisions. publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu

CAMPUS Rising above the marine layer where the sun constantly shines and the Pacific Ocean glitters into the deep expanse, the Drescher Graduate Campus houses the School of Public Policy—the perfect place to consider your future.

This dedicated graduate facility includes relaxing garden and outdoor spaces, graduate housing, plenty of free parking, a library with reservable study rooms, a technology lab and support staff, dining facilities, classrooms, an auditorium, event meeting spaces, and hotel rooms.

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LOCATED IN ICONIC MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, AND OVERLOOKING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES

BY PRINCETON REVIEW .

The Drescher Graduate Campus apartment complex provides graduate housing across the street from the School of Public Policy. Burnett Heroes Garden, Gulls Way Courtyard, Stauffer Chapel, and the Phillips Theme Tower provide exceptional views of the Pacific Ocean for relaxation and reflection.

CAMPUS VISITS Prospective students are encouraged to visit the School of Public Policy facilities in Malibu.

Please call 310.506.7493 or email sppadmissions@pepperdine.edu to schedule a tour. publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu

THE SoCal LIFE MALIBU, OR “THE BU” to locals, is 27 miles of scenic coastline just 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

DreamWorks founder, David Geffen, famously exclaimed, “Move to California. Malibu is paradise.”

And he’s not wrong.

In Malibu, explore some of the best seafood restaurants, beaches, surfing, hiking, and shopping that Southern California has to offer.

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4 national parks 4 national forests 94 state parks and beaches

6 amusement

parks, including Disneyland and Universal Studios

WHERE ELSE, OTHER THAN LOS ANGELES, could you surf at sunrise, ski in the afternoon, and camp in the desert that same evening?

With an average of 284 days of sun, average highs and lows of 76 and 57 degrees, the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California area is a cultural, entertainment, and natural playground.

6 zoos and

aquariums, including SeaWorld

Countless

museums, film and tv studios, music venues, comedy clubs, and other recreational activities.

Outside of Washington, DC, downtown Los Angeles is the largest government center—home to international consulates; federal, state, and local government agencies; and active nonprofits.

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UNIQUELY PREPARING LEADERS WITH A MORAL SENSE The Pepperdine School of Public Policy prepares leaders who balance the moral and quantitative elements of policy decisions. We accomplish this via the most unique public policy graduate curriculum in the country: ★ ★ Emphasizing

political philosophy, comparative history, and

ethics enables students to understand the ideological foundations of policy stakeholders, think historically about solutions, and consider the relationship between faith and society. ★★ Melding

free-market empirical analysis with qualitative reasoning

develops a distinctive liberal arts approach that cultivates public leaders who think critically and collaboratively. ★★ Hosting

numerous co-curricular policy forums and conferences

gives students opportunities to interact with top academics and practitioners on topics like the future of conservatism, religious freedom, and technology and civic engagement (among others), putting their course studies to practice.

RANKED

PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM IN THE WEST BY

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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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WHAT IS A MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)?

AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN MPP: • Is a persuasive communicator, an effective problemsolver, and a strong critical thinker, in addition to being an excellent policy analyst and savvy political strategist. • Excels in the private sector, as well as government administration, policy research, politics, and nonprofit management and advocacy.

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AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A PEPPERDINE MPP: • Is a leader ready to technically understand policy problems, identify policy solutions, develop an effective implementation strategy, and evaluate the results.

• Promotes policy research and encourages public engagement.

• Understands the philosophical foundations of policy stakeholders and the causes and resolutions to current and past policy debates.

• Combines elements of all the social sciences to find effective policy solutions.

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THE PEPPERDINE MPP The Pepperdine MPP is a multidisciplinary program requiring 50 units of course work with enrollment of up to 120 students.

There is no predetermined undergraduate major or previous/current occupation to become an MPP candidate.

• The “James Q. Wilson Core” curriculum includes six courses spanning the first fall and spring semesters that explore applied economics, statistics, and research methods, the roots of American order, Great Books, and strategy.

• Policy Research Capstone, taken the final spring semester, showcases all the skills and techniques learned with a full policy development and implementation plan addressing a real-world policy problem.

• On completion of the first semester, elective course work within offered specialization areas is taken to round out the remaining required credits.

• The policy internship and professional development requirements ensure the MPP candidates gain crucial career experience and professional exposure—putting their academic studies to practice.

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My students inspire me every year to develop connections between theory and practice, between ideas and action.

I know of no other school with this sort of intellectual and practical dynamism.

TED McALLISTER Edward L. Gaylord Chair and Associate Professor of Public Policy

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STUDENTS MAY ADD VERSATILITY to the curriculum by choosing to without adding any

DOUBLE SPECIALIZE 12

additional units to the program.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION STUDENTS ARE OFFERED A CHOICE OF FOUR DISTINCT SPECIALIZATIONS:

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American Policy and Politics

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Applied Economic Policy

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International Relations and National Security

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State and Local Policy

Analyzes the dynamic nature of American society and how founding principles can be applied to current issues.

Examines such policies as social and global issues, the evaluation of law and policy, economic development, and the appropriate role of government in a market economy.

Traces a new role for US leadership including studies in statesmanship; national security; global alliances; economic development; and region-specific areas such as Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

Teaches students how regions grow, develop, and can be effectively governed through citizen engagement and understanding of a region’s unique history.

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JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS

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The School of Public Policy offers joint degree programs with the Graziadio School of Business and Management and with the Pepperdine School of Law and its Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.

These joint degree programs enable the student to complete two degrees in less time than would be ordinarily required if the programs were pursued separately.

Pepperdine University School of Law

• M PP/Master of Business Administration (MBA) • MPP/Juris Doctor (JD) • M PP/Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR)

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10% PURSUE A JOINT DEGREE of School of Public Policy Students

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POLICY INTERNSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ★★ Policy

Internship Requirement – 240 hours of substantive policy work must be completed prior to the start of the student’s final spring semester, providing preparation for a post-graduate career.

★★ Professional

Development Requirement – Attendance at 8 credit hours per semester of on- or off-campus professional development events, such as guest lectures, networking events, conferences, and career services events that expose students to the diverse career opportunities in public policy.

My decision to attend the Pepperdine School of Public Policy was heavily influenced by the program’s internship component. Interning at the White House gave me the opportunity to apply the skills I had learned during my first year to the policymaking process. The combination of policy-related course work and practical application are what sets Pepperdine apart from other schools, and distinguishes its students from the rest.

HATTIE MITCHELL (MPP ’12) Former Intern, the White House Domestic Policy Council, Education Policy Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crete Academy

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INTERNSHIP ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE: Research Think Tanks: • American Enterprise Institute

• Heritage Foundation

• The Black Institute

• Hoover Institution

• Cato Institute

• International Institute for Counter-Terrorism

• Center for Islam and Religious Freedom

• National Right to Work

Governmental Organizations: • City of Los Angeles

• US Department of Defense

• Office of the Governor of New Hampshire

• US Department of Homeland Security

• Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis

• US Department of State

• United Nations Children’s Fund

• The White House Internship Program

Private Sector: • Commonwealth Consulting

• The Polling Company

• Duke Energy

• Roche Pharmaceuticals

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Sempra Energy

• Policy Consulting Associates

• SMART Development Center

Nonprofit Sector: • American Chamber of Commerce

• Los Angeles World Airports

• Cambodian Center for Human Rights

• Natural Resource Defense Council

• Freedom House • Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation

• National Review • World Trade Center of Los Angeles

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CAREER SERVICES The director of career services works individually with each student to personalize both an internship and full-time employment search plan, including resume and cover letter assistance, and networking and interview advice.

The School of Public Policy is constantly cultivating relationships with potential employers in all sectors, engaging its broad alumni network to assist current students, and regularly hosting professional development events on campus. publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/career-services

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SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION, on average,

88%

of Pepperdine MPP graduates are employed or pursuing further education.

36%

18%

24%

10%

Government Service

private sector

nonprofit sector

postgraduate/ doctoral Studies

EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE: Research Think Tanks:

Private Sector:

• Hoover Institution

• Anthem, Inc.

• Manhattan Institute

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Milken Institute

• LionsGate

Governmental Organizations:

Nonprofit Sector:

• Board of Supervisors, County of Orange, California

• American Israel Public Affairs Committee

• US Department of State

• RAND Corporation

• The World Bank

• The Ronald Reagan Foundation

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FACULTY The faculty of the School of Public Policy is drawn from leading academics and practitioners in the various fields of public policy.

F aculty members are carefully chosen for their high academic qualifications, their real-world orientation, and their philosophical congruence with the values of the school. • T he faculty elevate classroom instruction by engaging in seminar-style discussions, making themselves constantly available to students, and conducting thought-provoking research.

• T he School of Public Policy also involves prominent public policy scholars and practitioners as distinguished visiting professors, including Lanhee Chen, Karen Elliott House, James Piereson, and Victor Davis Hanson.

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I challenge my students to question the current system and to be able to form their own judgment on specific issues. I know that through the concepts and material covered in class, my students will be effective agents of change, play an important role in society, and will look back to the unique moral and ethical approach they experienced here when considering policy decisions.

LUISA BLANCO Associate Professor of Public Policy

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STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO IS

13:1

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POLICY INNOVATIONS AND IDEAS FACULTY AND STUDENT RESEARCH: Faculty and students regularly engage in scholarly and academic research.

• Graduate assistants work closely with faculty on their timely policy research on topics like K-12 education, regional job growth, telecommunication policy impacts, the US Constitution, foreign policy strategies, and Latin American economic development.

• The student-run and annually-published journal Pepperdine Policy Review allows students to highlight their academic and policy work.

• The School of Public Policy is constantly engaging the broader policy community on pertinent and provocative topics, such as viewpoint diversity in American higher education, religious liberty and politics, and the future of conservatism in America.

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The Davenport Institute equips local government officials to solve problems by better engaging their citizens. • Training sessions for government staff and elected officials, offering professional certificates, consulting with local governments, and grant-making all promote innovative new ways to leverage civic and public engagement. • Hosting lectures, cultivating internship and employment opportunities, and spearheading the annual City Manager-inResidence program makes the Davenport Institute an active part of student life and a bridge to the local government world.

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VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE STUDENT ACTIVITIES • A range of student-run organizations host and organize networking, community service, cultural, and spiritual opportunities. • Organizations include the Association of Environmental Professionals, Christianity and Public Policy, the Churchill Society, the International City/County Management Association, Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, and Women in Public Policy.

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STUDENT BODY

20%

International Students

1:1

20

Countries Represented

12

24

Average Age

32

Male/Female Ratio

Languages Spoken

Diverse Student % Population

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ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID ADMISSION The School of Public Policy encourages applications from prospective students from all areas of study and occupation. The Admission Committee reviews applications holistically, weighing all requirements equally. The School of Public Policy accepts students for fall semester enrollment only, on a rolling basis. ★★ Admission

Requirements

• Application fee

• Official transcripts from all studies

• Completed online application

• Official standardized exam scores (GRE, LSAT, or GMAT)

• Two letters of recommendation • Personal statement and moral/ethical dilemma essay • Resume ★★ For

• Official TOEFL or IELTS/Cambridge exam scores (for international students only)

more information on the admission process, call 310.506.7493 or email sppadmissions@pepperdine.edu

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FINANCIAL AID Financial burdens should not be a reason to turn down academic and professional growth.

• 90 percent of School of Public Policy students are awarded an internal scholarship.

The Scholarship Committee examines applications holistically, weighing all components equally. Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis.

• No separate scholarship application is required and scholarships are automatically renewed for students in good academic standing.

• The Office of Financial Aid administers federally insured loan programs and Federal Work Study.

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CONTACT US APPLY ONLINE AT: publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/admission School of Public Policy Office of Admission 310.506.7493 sppadmissions@pepperdine.edu

JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS MPP/MBA Graziadio School of Business and Management Full-Time Admission 310.506.4858 gsbmadm@pepperdine.edu

MPP/JD School of Law Office of Admission 310.506.4631 lawadmis@pepperdine.edu

MPP/MDR Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution School of Law 310.506.4655 dracademics@pepperdine.edu

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ANDREW K. BENTON

GARY A. HANSON

President and Chief Executive Officer

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

MICHAEL F. ADAMS

S. KEITH HINKLE

Chancellor

Senior Vice President for Advancement and Public Affairs and Chief Development Officer

RICK R. MARRS Provost and Chief Academic Officer

JEFF PIPPIN Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Investment Officer

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY DEAN PETE PETERSON (MPP ‘07)

Pepperdine University is religiously affiliated with Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine University to pursue the very highest academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. Students, faculty, administrators, and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, and people of all races and faiths are welcome to benefit from the University’s values-centered campus. Pepperdine University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law in the administration of its educational policies, admission, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. This brochure is intended to serve as an introduction to the School of Public Policy. It does not contain a comprehensive coverage of University policies. It is the responsibility of every student to obtain and read the School of Public Policy Academic Catalog.

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