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Student Experience Guidebook

Think Globally, Act Locally

Table of Contents

Introduction

School Community Values

Academic Policies and Procedures

Health and Wellbeing Resources

Academic Resources

Career Resources

Policy School Programming

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Graduate Programs Information and Degree Checklists by Program MA in International Affairs Master in Public Administration Master in Public Policy Master in Urban Informatics MS in Urban Planning and Policy

Certificates

Co-op and Academic Planning Maps

Directory

1 Introduction The Student Experience Guidebook is intended to provide an overview of Academic Programs in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and key curricular and co-curricular resources. Please keep it handy and refer to it often. The School staff and faculty will be happy to provide additional information and clarification regarding any questions that you may have. With any questions about the Policy School and your experience as a student, please contact Michele Rosenthal, Associate Director for Academic Programs, at m.rosenthal@northeastern.edu. If you need assistance with registration, support, or general advising, please contact Jocelyn Powers, Academic Program Administrator, at jo.powers@northeastern.edu.

A Note from Director Maria Ivanova For nearly two decades, the Policy School at Northeastern University has been a vanguard in public policy and urban affairs. Our mission centers on interdisciplinary research, policy-oriented training, and meaningful community involvement. We cultivate thinkers and doers, poised to transcend conventional limits and combine disciplines. These capabilities prepare students to develop actionable solutions across local, national, and global landscapes. Faculty and graduate students engage in multi-faceted research projects. These range from addressing social issues in Boston and Oakland to national policy modeling. Our global efforts lead in areas like environmental governance and social justice. Across these tiers, urban resilience and sustainability are recurring themes, reinforcing our holistic approach to problem-solving. Our experiential learning framework includes six-month co-op opportunities across various sectors. These co-ops arm students with the skills and experience needed to navigate today's multifaceted job market confidently. Policy School graduates contribute to diverse fields including government, business, non-profits, international organizations, and academia. As you begin your academic journey, I welcome you to our dynamic community, supporting you in becoming trailblazers in the policy arena.

Maria Ivanova Director, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

2 School Community Values “With a foundation of impactful scholarship and experiential learning, we seek to inform, innovate, and inspire.” —Maria Ivanova, Director of the Policy School Policy School students model excellence in action as they frame their educational experiences and future pathways around a core question: “What are you going to do for the world?” Faculty and staff in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs are committed to working with students to provide opportunities for research, experiential learning, and active engagement. The pursuit of your master's degree will provide opportunities for you to create a pathway to support efforts related to sustainability, equity, health issues, among others, at all levels of governance. The faculty and staff in the Policy School will work to provide you with a holistic experience that will help to broaden opportunities through guidance, accessible academic resources, and support to make connections. We encourage you to engage. The Policy School would not be a community without you!

Think Globally, Act Locally

3 Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Appeals Process Northeastern students are able to appeal their final grade in a course at the College level through the academic appeals process.This involves having formal discussions with the course professor, Program Director and then the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. For the detailed process on appeals please visit here. Academic Standing and Progress All students are monitored for academic progress. Those students whose grade point average (GPA) falls below a 3.000 and are not making satisfactory academic progress are notified by and meet with the Associate Director of Academic Operations. They are counseled that if their GPA does not rise to a 3.000 or higher, they run the risk of not graduating and are advised on strategies for improvement in collaboration with their Faculty Advisor. Campus Transfer Northeastern University is home to the Global Campus, including 12 campuses. In the 20232024 academic year, the Master of Public Policy program is taught at the Oakland Mills campus and the Arlington campus. Students interested in experiencing one of these campuses may request a campus transfer from their school/college to complete their program. Please consult with your advisor and the Academic Program Administrator before beginning the campus transfer process. Graduation Requirements Students in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities need to meet certain academic requirements to graduate, and must complete the application to graduate. All Policy School programs require students to complete all core and elective courses, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Individual programs may have additional requirements that are listed in the academic program section.

Incomplete Grades On occasion, students will not be able to complete coursework for a class and can request an incomplete grade. The student and the professor will determine if an incomplete grade is appropriate, outline the outstanding assignments, and decide on a timely deadline for the work to be completed. An incomplete grade contract will need to be completed and approved by the College of Social Science and Humanities. If the coursework is not completed by the deadline, the incomplete remains on the student's academic record. Leave of Absence Personal and/or professional circumstances may require time away. Please review the information noted here regarding sanctioned leaves from the University. Find more information here. Military Deployment and Veterans Support Staff members in the Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans (CAVS) can provide helpful information related to military deployment and veteran specific information. Find more information here. Maintaining International Student Status Staff members in the the Northeastern University Office of Global Services (OGS) provide timely information to ensure that international students remain in compliance. Find updated and timely information on how best to maintain status every semester here.

Registering for classes Registration for the next term begins during each semester, for information on when registration begins, please refer to the academic calendar. Prior to registration Policy School Administrators will send the School's course offerings for the upcoming semester to students in order to prepare for registration. Students will be able to register for at their indicated time slot on the StudentHub. For detailed instructions on how to register for classes please refer to the instructions here. Transfer Credit Guidelines Students can petition for graduate level credits from another institution to be transferred towards your degree program. Students must meet with their Program Director to determine if the transfer course has a suitable Northeastern equivalent in the degree program; however, transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director. The university can accept up to 12 credit hours not applied to another degree awarded. University Withdrawal Students wishing to withdraw from their program at Northeastern University are able to do so after meeting with their advisor. Then they may withdraw by completing a form located on the Student Hub.

4 Health and Wellbeing Resources Active Minds Active Minds is a student run group focusing on creating dialogue about mental health on campus. They aim to advocate for students and bring about general awareness through weekly meetings and programming. Alcohol and Other Drug Support The Confidential Resource Advisor can provide students with free, confidential, nonjudgmental, restorative, and trauma-informed services or group discussions. These ‘checkins’ provide an opportunity to discuss, receive personalized feedback and develop strategies to help students make informed decisions. 307 Ell Hall, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm Phone: 617.373.4459 Email: open@northeastern.edu Care.com Care.com works with graduate students to access family care benefits, including a searchable database of providers for your family care needs, such as care for an elderly adult, child, home, pet, or tutoring, and backup for last-minute, in-home or in-center childcare, or in-home adult care. Center for Student Involvement The Center for Student Involvement runs signature, campus-wide programs throughout the entire calendar year. You’re invited! Cultural Life at Northeastern Cultural identities and spirituality are meaningful and essential parts of many students’ lives, on our campus and in the world. We host several Months and Weeks, or Signature Events, dedicated to a multitude of identities throughout each year. Celebrating our heritages, histories, and all the intricacies of our most authentic selves are crucial pieces of Building Understanding, Educating Across Difference, and Empowering One Another.

Find a comprehensive list of centers affiliated with Cultural Life and Spirituality and their locations on campus here. Find@Northeastern Find@Northeastern offers 24/7 mental health and support/resources and referrals to help you find yourself, your peace of mind, and your distinctive path. Phone: +1.877.233.9477 (U.S.), 855.229.8797 (Canada) or +1.781.457.7777 (Intl.) Headspace All Northeastern students are given free access to the entire Headspace library. Headspace is your personal guide, with hundreds of meditations and exercises for sleep, focus, and movement. LGBTQA+ Resource Center The LGBTQA resource center initiates and sustains programs and services that enrich the holistic development of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual students and their allies here at Northeastern University. They also provide resources related to education and training, healthcare, and resources for parents and family members. Center Annex, 328 Curry Student Center Email: lgbtqa@northeastern.edu Northeastern Police NUPD provides emergency assistance and safety escorts on campus and in the surrounding areas. 617.373.3333, Non-emergency 617.373.2121 Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution The role of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) is to review all reports it receives to determine if an alleged violation of the Code of Student Conduct occurred. If it is determined that an alleged violation occurred, OSCCR will oversee or

directly resolve complaints of this alleged violation; OSCCR does not represent either party. Our goal is to discuss choices and decision-making, assist students as they consider future behavior, and provide resources and connections to benefit a student’s growth and learning. OPEN online courses Building Resilience Skills Course Alcohol Skills Training Course Sexual Violence Prevention Course Bystander Intervention Course These OPEN online courses are designed to support all members of the Northeastern community. 307 Ell Hall, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm Phone: 617-373-4459 Email: open@northeastern.edu Sexual Violence Resource Center OPEN’s Sexual Violence Resource Center offers confidential, trauma-informed support services for students who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or abuse, domestic violence, and/or stalking.

Spiritual Advising sessions Northeastern’s one-on-one Spiritual Advising sessions are available to all members of the student community. SAs offer assistance and support for a wide range of spiritual and personal needs. All are welcome! 203 Ell Hall Phone: 617.373.2728 Email: csds@northeastern.edu University Health & Counseling Services Forsyth Building, 1st Floor 70 Forsyth Street, Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617.373.2772 Email: uhcs@northeastern.edu WeCare The WeCare office assists students experiencing unexpected challenges to maintain their academic progress. 226 Curry Student Center Phone: 617.373.7591 Email: wecare@northeastern.edu

307 Ell Hall To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with an SVRC staff member, fill out this: confidential form. SilverCloud SilverCloud is a digital on-demand health and wellbeing platorm that provides students with customized strategies to manage depression, anxiety, sleep issues, stress, resilience and more. With SilverCloud you can choose to self-guide or work with a SilverCloud coach who will support you throughout the process. The platform will help you build the tools that could improve your days – and your academic performance.

5 Academic Resources Academic Calendar All important school dates such as registration/drop deadlines.

20 Dodge Hall, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-6:00pm Phone: 617.373.2675 Email: DRC@northeastern.edu

Co-op Advising Please contact the co-op advising office for information and advising about all aspects of the co-op application process.

Global Student Success Global Student Success (GSS) offers tutoring, workshops, and classes to support Northeastern University's international and multilingual students. From workshops that focus on different skills and strategies for academic, cultural, professional, and social success to comprehensive English-language tutoring, GSS is dedicated to helping Northeastern's international community.

180 Renaissance Park Phone: 617-373-3980 Email: CSSHCoop@neu.edu Disability Resource Center Northeastern University and the Disability Resource Center are committed to providing disability services that enable students who qualify under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act to participate fully in the activities of the university. To receive accommodations through the DRC, students must provide appropriate documentation that substantiates a disability and demonstrates a current significant limitation. Accommodations are provided based on an evaluation of the information provided by students, and their clinicians, on a case-bycase basis. These services are available for, but not limited to, students with the following diagnoses: Learning disabilities and/or ADHD Autism spectrum disorders Chronic or degenerative disorders Hearing loss Mobility impairments Psychiatric disorders Traumatic or acquired brain injury Vision impairments Students should provide documentation to the DRC at their earliest convenience to allow for sufficient time for review. After the documentation has been reviewed, a disability

specialist will contact the student regarding appropriate next steps.

101 Belvidere Street, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Phone: 617.373.2455 Email: GSS@northeastern.edu Graduate Student Government The voice of the graduate student community. Graduate Student Government works with administration, staff, and students to improve all aspects of student life. 236 Curry Student Center Email: GSG@northeastern.edu Northeastern Student ID: Husky Card Husky Card Services manages all services associated with the Husky Card at Northeastern University. The Husky Card is the official identification card at Northeastern University and is issued to students, faculty, staff, alumni, contractors, conference attendees, and more. Along with identification, the Husky Card is also used for building/residence hall access, parking, laundry, printing, vending, dining services, library book check-out, discounts and more. The Husky Card can also be used as a debit card. When you add money to your Husky Dollar account, you will be able to pay for food and services at many locations in and

around the University. Please note that no cash withdrawals are permitted with a Husky Card. 4 Speare Commons - Lower Level Phone: 617.373.8740 Off Campus Engagement and Support Off Campus Engagement and Support at Northeastern provides support and education related to off-campus housing, renter’s rights knowledge and off-campus responsibilities. 151 Speare Hall, Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm Phone: 617.373.8480 Email: offcampus@northeastern.edu

numbers, and deadlines associated with applying for and receiving financial aid. Together, we’ll create a financial plan that makes sense for you and your family’s unique financial circumstances. 354 Richards Hall, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Phone: 617.373.5899 Email: gradsfs@northeastern.edu Student Hub This is the central place for all student information. This is where you can access: Class Scheduling/ Course Registration. Canvas: all courses are housed here, please make sure to check this daily Billing Information and Financial Services

Office of Global Services The Office of Global Services (OGS) is an active resource to over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world. We provide the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community. 354 Richards Hall Phone: +1-617-373-2310 Fax: +1-617-373-8788 Email: ogs@northeastern.edu Office of the University Ombuds for Graduate Students Northeastern University's Ombuds for Graduate Students offers confidential, impartial, and informal assistance to graduate students who have concerns related to their university experience. Visit the Ombuds Contact page to reach out. Student Financial Services Student Financial Services (SFS) is committed to working with you to identify financial aid options that can help you make a Northeastern education affordable. Our expert team will help you navigate the forms, terminology,

6 Career Resources The Northeastern University Office of Employer Engagement and Career Design is a wonderful office that offers programs, individual, and group support. Visit their site to explore possibilities. In addition, each Thursday beginning September 21st from 1:00-3:00pm EST, resume and career tools guidance will be provided through workshops and individual coaching. Please reach out to Dr. Beverly Ballaro at b.ballaro@northeastern.edu with any questions that you may have in preparation for your visit. Employer Engagement and Career Design Employer Engagement and Career Design serves a diverse and sustainable global network of learners, alumni, and employers, forming a powerful ecosystem that nurtures lifelong career design and partnerships by enabling learners to: Take advantage of experiential learning opportunities Make career decisions that will engage students and alumni in productive and fulfilling work Prepare for and conduct successful job searches Create meaningful and effective engagement with employers Contribute to meeting global and societal needs We collaborate closely with the co-op community in all colleges and campuses across the global university while offering a dynamic framework of career design as lifelong learning with distinctive advising and programs to support learners at all stages of their journey. We are committed to supporting all learners and employer partners in eliminating biases and inequitable systems

that stand in the way of achieving their goals and fostering an inclusive and just society. 103 Stearns Center Phone: 617.373.2430 Email: careers@northeastern.edu Policy School Internship and Job Board This internship and job board is updated regularly with internship and job opportunities relevant to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. Internship Waiver or Approvals must be submitted before your last semester. Approval Forms: MPA, MPP Waiver Forms: MPA, MPP These forms can also be found by searching in the search bar on the Policy School website: Master of Public Policy/Administration Program Internship waiver/approval form.

7 Policy School Programming Academic Planning Webinars Academic planning webinars offer group advising and community engagement for each academic program. Career Thursdays Career Thursdays combine programming (ex. resume development, networking simulation, effective cover letters, etc.) and opportunities for 1:1 open office hour meetings with Beverly Ballaro.

information about all aspects of the Capstone program. Policy School Town Hall Town Hall meetings are open to all Policy School students to solicit feedback and receive information about upcoming programming and events. *Find detailed event information, plus additional programming, on the Policy School Community Canvas page.

Coffee and Conversations Facilitated by Policy School Faculty and/or special guests, Coffee and Conversations provide a space to discuss current events and Policy-related issues. Director Dialogues Director Dialogues provide the opportunity for a small group of students to meet with Maria Ivanova and discuss issues of interest, solicit feedback, and to get to know one another. Anyone can sign up to attend a Director Dialogue! Industry and Alumni Panels Industry and Alumni Panels provide students with opportunities to learn about potential career pathways in fields reflecting the range of Policy School academic programs. PhD Happy Hours These Happy Hours give PhD students the chance to connect with one another. Faculty will also be invited to attend. Policy School Capstone Information session This session provides students with critical

8 Graduate Program Information The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs has 5 graduate programs, each with a unique curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. In this section, each program will be highlighted including degree checklists, degree requirements, and course sequencing to assist students in completing their degree. 10

Master of Arts in International Affairs Program Director – Julie Garey We live in an increasingly interconnected global environment where people, goods, ideas and conflicts traverse borders with rising frequency. Leaders in the activist, policy and academic spheres must learn not only how to critically analyze these phenomena but also to envisage harnessing their constructive potential. The Master of Arts (MA) in International Affairs is an interdisciplinary graduate program dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s global citizens. A holistic approach to enhancing our understanding of the world must span the limits of any one academic field and embrace cross-disciplinary analytical competencies. Spanning several social sciences and humanities, our courses are taught by leading scholars who research democratization, gender, globalization, ethnic conflict and cooperation, human rights and international law, international relations, social activism, social justice and many other topics.

Academic Requirements 36 Semester credits (37-38 with optional Co-op) Degree Program Requirements

Credits

Political Economy Core Complete 8 semester hours from the following: SOCL 7221 Globalization, Development, and Social Justice POLS 7387 Global Governance INTL/PPUA 5268 International Environmental Policy

Social Science and Methods Core Complete 4 semester hours from the following: ECON 5110 Microeconomic Theory ECON 5120 Macroeconomic Theory ECON 7251 International Finance INSH 6300 Research Methods in the Social Sciences INSH 6500 Statistical Analysis INSH 6302 Qualitative Methods

Public Policy Core Complete 4 semester hours from the following: PPUA 6502 Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning PPUA 6506 Techniques of Policy Analysis PPUA 6507 Institutional Leadership and the Public Manager PPUA 6509 Techniques of Program Evaluation PPUA 6551Nonprofit Organizations and Social Change

Total Core Credits Completed: 11

Semester Completed

0/16

Degree Program Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

Elective #1

Elective #2

Elective #3

Elective #4

Elective #5

Total Elective Credits Completed:

0/20

Program Total Completed

0/36

Optional Concentration Sustainability and Climate Change Concentration Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

Complete 12 semester hours from the following: ENVR 6150 Food Security and Sustainability LPSC 7312 Cities, Sustainability, and Climate Change PPUA 5100 Climate and Development PPUA 5231 Transportation Policy PPUA 5234 Land Use and Urban Growth Policy PPUA 5238 Climate Change and Global Urbanization PPUA 5249 Sustainable Urban Coastal Policy PPUA 5260 Ecological Economics PPUA 5261 Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Decision Making PPUA 5264 Energy Democracy and Climate Resilience: Technology, Policy, and Social Change PPUA 5268 International Environmental Policy PPUA 5270 Food Systems and Public Policy PPUA 6101 Environmental Policy Seminar

Complete 8 semester hours of elective courses from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities graduate level courses.

Total Concentration Credits Completed:

0/20

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Core Course Sequencing MA in International Affairs degree can be completed on ground in Boston, online, or a combination of the two. We recommend students focus on taking their core classes before taking electives, when possible. The MA in International Affairs program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters, but the average time to completion is 4 semesters or two academic years. For students wanting to complete their degree in an online format, please see the following online course offerings schedule. At this time, this list is not complete due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program. This sequence is subject to change. Course

Course Title

Fall

Spring

Summer

INSH 6300

Research Methods

OL IP OL, S1

INSH 6500

Statistics

OL IP OL IP OL, FS

PPUA 6502

Economic Analysis for Policy

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6506

Techniques of Policy Analysis

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6507

Institutional Leadership

OL IP

PPUA 6509

Techniques of Program Evaluation

PPUA 6551

Nonprofit Organizations and Social OL Change

SOCL 7221

Globalization, Development, and Social Justice

POLS 7387

Global Governance

OL, V

Key: OL - Online IP - In-Person FS - Full Summer S1 - Summer 1 S2 - Summer 2 V - Variable

Master of Public Administration Program Director – Linda Kowalcky The Master of Public Administration is a management and leadership degree for those seeking to serve the public good. The program seeks to equip its students with skills in policy analysis, program evaluation, research methods, and written and verbal communications. Students have an opportunity to develop competencies in budgeting and human resources, organizational management and leadership, and the interplay between ethics and accountability in a diverse society. Throughout the degree program, students gain career-oriented experience through internships, small group projects, and other interactions with professionals in the field. These experiences are designed to enable the Northeastern University MPA graduate to move into a wide array of public and nonprofit sector positions at the local, state, national, and international levels. The Northeastern MPA program is nationally accredited by NASPAA.

Academic Requirements 40 Semester credits (41-42 with optional Co-op) Degree Program Requirements

Credits

INSH 6500 Statistical Analysis

PPUA 6500 Principles of Public Administration

PPUA 6502 Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning

PPUA 6505 Public Budgeting and Financial Management

PPUA 6506 Techniques of Policy Analysis

PPUA 6507 Institutional Leadership and the Public Manager

PPUA 7673 Capstone in Public Policy and Urban Affairs* *Taken in your last semester

Total Core Credits Completed:

Semester Completed

0/28

Elective #1

Elective #2

Elective #3

Total Elective Credits Completed:

0/12

Program Total Completed

0/40

Internship — Either an internship approval form or waiver form is required. An internship is required of MPA students who do not have at least one year of professional experience in the public or non-profit sector. MPA student internships be at least 300 hours. A coop can substitute. Students who need the internship for graduation must submit an internship approval form for review and will be enrolled in a 0 credit hour course (no tuition) that will appear on their transcript. Students with the required experience can apply for an internship waiver. Internship Approval Form Internship Waiver Form

Optional Concentration Healthcare Management and Policy Concentration Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

Health Management Complete 3 semester hours from the following: HRMG 6220 Health Organization Management STRT 6220 Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations SCHM 6223 Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

Health Policy Complete 3 or 4 semester hours from the following: PPUA 7240 Health Policy and Politics PPUA 7247 U.S. Health Reform: Past, Present, and Future PHTH 5234 Economic Perspectives on Health Policy PHTH 5212 Public Health Administration and Policy

3 or 4

Elective Complete 3 semester hours from the following: PHTH 5120 Race, Ethnicity, and Health in the United States PHTH 5212 Public Health Administration and Policy PHTH 5214 Environmental Health PHTH 5222 Health Advocacy PHTH 5224 Social Epidemiology PHTH 5230 Global Health PHTH 6200 Principles and History of Urban Health PHTH 6204 Society, Behavior, and Health

Total Concentration Credits Completed:

0/12 or 13

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Core Course Sequencing The MPA degree can be completed on ground or online. We recommend students focus on taking their core classes before taking electives, when possible. The MPA program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters, but the average time to completion is 4 semesters or two academic years. For students wanting to complete their degree in an online format, please see the following online course offerings schedule. This sequence is subject to change.

Course

Course Title

Fall

Spring

INSH 6500

Statistics

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6500

Principles of Public Administration

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6502

Economic Analysis for Policy

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6505

Public Budgeting and Finance

OL IP

PPUA 6506

Techniques for Policy Analysis

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6507

Insitutional Leadership

PPUA 7673

Capstone

OL IP OL IP

Summer OL, FS

OL, V

Key: OL - Online IP - In-Person FS - Full Summer S1 - Summer 1 S2 - Summer 2 V - Variable

Master of Public Policy Program Director – Linda Kowalcky The Master of Public Policy is the recognized industry standard for those seeking careers in public policy analysis and design. The MPP degree emphasizes the analysis of data and other relevant information to enable graduates to assess public problems, develop appropriate policy responses, and evaluate program effectiveness. MPP graduates enter careers as policy analysts, researchers, consultants, program evaluators, and policymakers in a broad range of public and nonprofit settings, ranging from the local to the international, and in the private sector.

Academic Requirements 40 Semester credits (42 with optional Co-op) Degree Program Requirements

Credits

INSH 6300 Research Methods in the Social Sciences

INSH 6500 Statistics

LPSC 7311 Strategizing Public Policy

PPUA 6502 Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning

PPUA 6506 Techniques of Policy Analysis OR PPUA 6509 Techniques of Program Evaluation

Methods Elective Complete 4 semester hours from the following: INSH 7400 Quantitative Analysis PPUA 5261 Dynamic Modeling for Environ. Decision Making PPUA 5262 Big Data for Cities PPUA 5263 GIS for Urban/Regional Policy

PPUA 7673 Capstone in Public Policy and Urban Affiairs* *Taken in your last semester

Total Core Credits Completed:

Semester Completed

0/28

Elective #1

Elective #2

Elective #3

Total Elective Credits Completed:

0/12

Program Total Completed

0/40

Internship — Either an internship approval form or waiver form is required. An internship is required of MPP students who do not have at least one year of professional experience in the public or non-profit sector. MPP student internships be at least 225 hours. A co-op can substitute. Students who need the internship for graduation must submit an internship approval form for review and will be enrolled in a 0 credit hour course (no tuition) that will appear on their transcript. Students with the required experience can apply for an internship waiver. Internship Approval Form Internship Waiver Form

Optional Concentration Healthcare Management and Policy OR Sustainability and Climate Change Policy Healthcare Management and Policy Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

3 or 4

Total Healthcare Management and Policy Concentration Credits Completed:

0/12 or 13

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Sustainability and Climate Change Policy Requirements

Semester Completed

Complete 8 semester hours of elective courses from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities graduate level courses.

Total Sustainability and Climate Change Concentration Credits Completed:

Continue to next page for a schedule of the core courses.

Credits

0/20

Core Course Sequencing The MPP degree can be completed on ground in Boston or Arlington, online, or a hybrid combination. We recommend students focus on taking their core classes before taking electives, when possible. The MPP program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters, but the average time to completion is 4 semesters or two academic years. For students wanting to complete their degree in an online format, please see the following online course offerings schedule. This sequence is subject to change.

Course

Course Title

Fall

Spring

INSH 6300

Research Methods

INSH 6500

Statistics

OL IP OL IP

LPSC 7311

Strategizing Public Policy

PPUA 5260

Ecological Economics

PPUA 5262

Big Data for Cities

PPUA 5263

Geographic Information Systems

PPUA 6502

Economic Analysis for Policy

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6505

Public Budgeting

OL IP

PPUA 6506

Techniques of Policy Analysis

OL IP OL IP

PPUA 6509

Program Evaluation

PPUA 7673

Capstone

OL IP OL IP

Summer

OL IP OL, S1 OL, FS

Key: OL - Online IP - In-Person FS - Full Summer S1 - Summer 1 S2 - Summer 2 V - Variable

IP IP

OL, S1

IP OL OL

OL, FS

IP OL, V

Master of Urban Informatics Program Director – Moira Zellner The Master of Science in Urban Informatics (MSUI) degree couples comprehensive data analytics skills with an understanding of the big questions faced by cities in the 21st-century city. This cutting-edge program is built upon a unique cross-college initiative, which offers comprehensive state-of-the-art training in the core skills of data analytics —including quantitative analysis, data mining, machine learning, and data visualization. Urban informatics students supplement training in these foundational skills with a specialized sequence of courses that address how data and technology are being used to tackle key social, infrastructural, and environmental challenges. By combining a theoretically informed perspective of cities with advanced skills in accessing, managing, analyzing, and communicating insights from large complex, datasets, graduates are a part of the next wave of urban professionals ready to lead in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Given the continuous growth in urban data and technology, these professionals are essential to shaping the future of urban areas around the globe. This program provides a uniquely integrated urban and informatics degree with a substantial experiential education component. The focus throughout is on practical application, and students have multiple opportunities to apply what they are learning.

Academic Requirements

33 Semester credits (34-35 with optional Co-op) Degree Program Requirements

Credits

Complete 4 semester hours from the following: DA 5020 Collecting, Storing, and Retrieving Data DA 5030 Intro to Data Mining/Machine Learning PPUA 7237 Advanced Spatial Analysis of Urban Systems

INSH 5301 Intro to Computational Statistics

INSH 5302 Information Design & Visual Analytics

PPUA 5262 Big Data for Cities

PPUA 5263 GIS for Urban and Regional Policy

PPUA 6410 Urban Informatics Portfolio

PPUA 7673 Capstone OR PPUA 6966 Research Practicum

Total Core Credits Completed: 23

Semester Completed

0/25

All students must choose one of the following concentration pathways Self-Defined Climate and Resilience Communities and Economic Development Transportation and Infrastructure Self-Defined Requirements

Semester Completed

Analysis Complete 4 semester hours from the following: INSH 6101 Agent-Based Modeling for Applied and Social Science INSH 6406 Analyzing Complex Digitized Data POLS 7334 Social Networks PPUA 5246 Participatory Modeling for Collaborative Decision Making PPUA 5261 Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Decision Making PPUA 6202 Research Toolkit for Python for Policy PPUA 6203 Research Toolkit for Effective Communications for Policy Impact PPUA 6212 Research Toolkit for Urban and Regional Policy: Project Management (2 semester hours) PPUA 6216 Research Toolkit for Urban and Regional Policy: Grant Writing (2 semester hours)

Credits

Methods and Applications PPUA 5266 Urban Theory and Science

Total Self-Defined Concentration Credits Completed:

0/8

Climate and Resilience Requirements

Semester Completed

Analysis Complete 4 semester hours from the following: INSH 6101 Agent-Based Modeling for Applied and Social Sciences INSH 6302 Qualitative Methods POLS 7334 Social Networks PPUA 5261 Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Decision Making CIVE 7000-level Special Topics in Engineering approved by program director

Credits

Climate and Resilience concentration requirements continue onto the next page. 24

Methods and Applications Complete 4 semester hours from the following: PPUA 5246 Participatory Modeling for Collaborative Decision Making PPUA 5260 Ecological Economics PPUA 5264 Energy Democracy and Climate Resilience: Technology, Policy, and Social Change PPUA 5268 International Environmental Policy PPUA 6101 Environmental Science and Policy Seminar 1 PPUA 7346 Resilient Cities

Total Climate and Resilience Concentration Credits Completed:

0/8

Communities & Economic Development Requirements

Semester Completed

Analysis Complete 4 semester hours from the following: INSH 6101 Agent-Based Modeling for Applied and Social Sciences INSH 6302 Qualitative Methods INSH 6406 Analyzing Complex Digitized Data POLS 7334 Social Networks PPUA 6509 Techniques of Program Evaluation

Methods and Applications Complete 4 semester hours from the following: CRIM 6270 Crime and Community Context IE 7374 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering (Sharing Economy Systems) PPUA 5230 Housing Policy PPUA 5235 Participatory Community Planning Methods PPUA 5246 Participatory Modeling for Collaborative Decision Making PPUA 5265 Global Urbanization and Planning PPUA 6502 Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning PPUA 6552 The Nonprofit Sector in Civil Society & Public Affairs

Total Communities and Economic Development Concentration Credits Completed:

0/8

Transportation and Infrastructure concentration requirements start on the next page.

Credits

Transportation and Infrastructure Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

Analysis Complete 4 semester hours from the following: CIVE 7110 Critical Infrastructure Resilience CIVE 7380 Performance Models and Simulation of Transportation Networks CIVE 7381 Transportation Demand Forecasting and Model Estimation INSH 6101 Agent-Based Modeling for Applied and Social Sciences NETS 7350 Bayesian and Network Statistics CIVE 7000-level Special Topics in Engineering—approved by program director

Methods and Applications Complete 4 semester hours from the following: IE 7374 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering (Sharing Economy Systems) PPUA 5246 Participatory Modeling for Collaborative Decision Making PPUA 7346 Resilient Cities

Total Transportation and Infrastructure Concentration Credits Completed:

0/8

Program Total Completed

0/33

Continue to next page for a schedule of the core courses.

Core Course Sequencing The MS in Urban Informatics degree can be completed on ground in Boston or online, or combination of the two. We recommend students focus on taking their core classes before taking electives, when possible. The MS in Urban Informatics program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters, but the average time to completion is 4 semesters or two academic years. For students wanting to complete their degree in an online format, please see the following online course offerings schedule. This sequence is subject to change.

Course

Course Title

Fall

Spring

IP OL

Summer

INSH 5301

Intro to Computational Statistics

INSH 5302

Information Design and Visual Analytics

PPUA 5262

Big Data for Cities

PPUA 5263

Geographic Information Systems

PPUA 5266

Urban Theory and Science

PPUA 6410

Urban Informatics Portfolio

DA 5020

Collecting, Storing, and Retrieving Data

OL, V

DA 5030

Introduction to Data Mining/Machine Learning

OL, V

PPUA 7237

Advanced Spatial Analysis of Urban Systems

OL, FS IP

OL, V

IP OL OL

OL, FS

Key: OL - Online IP - In-Person FS - Full Summer S1 - Summer 1 S2 - Summer 2 V - Variable

Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy Program Director – Gavin Shatkin The Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy program trains leaders interested in building just and sustainable solutions to today’s critical urban problems. Students in the program develop the theoretical and analytical tools to understand contemporary challenges of social, racial, and environmental injustice in cities and urban regions. They develop professional tools to work effectively in the realms of planning, policy, politics, and advocacy to impact urban challenges, including affordable housing provision, equitable and sustainable economic growth, sustainable transportation, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. This innovative program combines the expertise in urban planning and policy analysis data analytics of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs with expertise in physical planning, design, and data visualization at the School of Architecture.

Academic Requirements

48 Semester credits (49-50 with optional Co-op) Degree Program Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

INSH 6300 Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Planning Law: LPSC 5201 Law and the City OR PPUA Urban Planning and Law

2-4

PPUA 6201 The 21st Century City: Urban Opportunities and Challenges in a Global Context

PPUA 6502 Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning

SUEN 6340 Topics in Urban Environmental Design

Quantitative Techniques: INSH 5301 Introduction to Computational Statistics (Required for Urban Analytics Focus Area) OR INSH 6500 Statistical Analysis Planning and Social Justice Choose one from the following: PPUA 5233 Contemporary Community Development PPUA 5235 Participatory Community Planning Methods PPUA 6219 Race, Justice, & Belonging in Planning Practice

2-4

Complete 4-8 semester hours of electives Total Core Credits Completed: 29

0/32

Focus Area and Capstone Requirements: MUPP Students must choose one focus area Sustainability and Resilience Urban Analytics Urban Development Policy and Planning Urban Design and Physical Planning Sustainability and Resilience Requirements

Semester Completed

Credits

Gateway Course: (Select one of the following) LPSC 7312 Cities, Sustainability and Climate Change SUEN 6310 Cities, Nature, Design in Contemporary History and Theory

Methods: (Select one of the following) PPUA 5261 Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Decision Making PPUA 5263 Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Policy SUEN 7230 Urban Ecologies and Technologies 1

Sustainability and Resilience Elective: (From Select Courses)

PPUA 7673 Capstone in Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Total Sustainability and Resilience Focus Credits Completed: Urban Analytics Requirements

0/20 Semester Completed

Credits

Gateway Course: PPUA 5262 Big Data for Cities

ARTG 5150 Information Visualization Principles and Practices

ARTG 5151 Information Design Critique Seminar

PPUA 5263 Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Policy

PPUA 7673 Capstone in Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Total Urban Analytics Focus Credits Completed:

0/20

Urban Development Policy and Planning focus requirements start on the next page.

Transportation and Infrastructure Requirements

Semester Completed

Gateway Course: (Select one of the following) PPUA 5230 Housing Policy PPUA 5231 Transportation Policy PPUA 5233 Contemporary Community Development PPUA 5265 Global Urbanization and Planning

Methods Course: (Select one of the following) PPUA 5263 Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Policy PPUA 5236 Introduction to Real Estate Development for Urban Policy Makers

Urban Development Policy and Planning Elective: (From Select Courses)

PPUA 7673 Capstone in Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Total Transportation and Infrastructure Focus Credits Completed:

0/20

Urban Design and Physical Planning Requirements

Credits

Semester Completed

Gateway Course: ARCH 6340 Graduate Topics in Architecture Choose one of the following tracks to complete: Urban Design and Real Estate ARCH 5310 Design Tactics and Operations ARCH 5530 Innovative Models in Real Estate Development and Design Physical Planning and Design for Sustainable Urbanism SUEN 7230 Urban Ecologies and Technologies 1 SUEN 7240 Urban Ecologies and Technologies 2 Urban Experience ARTG 5150 and ARTG 5151 Information Visualization Principles and Practices and Information Design Critique Seminar ARTG 6310 Design for Behavior and Experience Capstone: SUEN 6120 Graduate Studio 2: Sustainability Urban Total Urban Design and Physical Planning Focus Credits Completed:

Continue to next page for a schedule of the core courses. 31

Credits

0/16

Core Course Sequencing The MUPP degree can be completed primarily on ground in Boston with the opportunity to take some classes online. We recommend students focus on taking their core classes before taking electives, when possible. The MS in Urban Informatics program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters, but the average time to completion is 4 semesters or two academic years. For students wanting to complete their degree in an online format, please see the following online course offerings schedule. This sequence is subject to change.

Course

Course Title

Fall OL

Spring

INSH 6300

Research Methods

LPSC 5201

Law and the City

PPUA 5201

Urban Planning and the Law

PPUA 6201

The 21st-Century City: Urban Opportunities and Challenges in a Global Context

PPUA 6502

Economic Analysis for Policy

SUEN 6340

Topics in Urban Environmental Design

INSH 5301

Introduction to Computational Statistics

IP OL

INSH 6500

Statistics

PPUA 5233

Contemporary Community Development

PPUA 5235

Participatory Community Planning Methods

PPUA 6219

Race, Justice, and Belonging in Planning Practice

PPUA 7673

Capstone

Summer

OL IP OL, S1 IP

Key: OL - Online IP - In-Person FS - Full Summer S1 - Summer 1 S2 - Summer 2 V - Variable

OL IP OL IP

OL, FS

IP IP

OL IP OL IP

9 Certificates Students may choose to further supplement their education and earn an additional credential by pursuing a graduate certificate that's relevant to their academic interests or professional goals. Certificates can be completed as part of a master’s degree or as a standalone certification. 12 Total semester hours required Minimum 3.00 GPA required Completion is noted on your transcript Students may use their three electives to complete a certificate. You do not need to take extra courses outside of your Master’s degree program if you are completing a certificate as well. Students can apply for certificates to appear on their transcripts here. Certificates

Eligible Programs

Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Change

MIA, MPA, MSUI, MPP, MUPP

Urban Analytics

MPA, MPP

Urban Studies

MPA, MSUI, MPP, MUPP

Data Analytics

MPA, MSUI, MPP, MUPP

Information Ethics

MPA, MPP

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

MPA, MPP

Security and Resilience Studies

MPA

Public Policy Analysis

MPA, MIA, MSUI, MUPP

To view certificate requirements, including required courses, please click on the programs above, which will direct you to the course catalog.

10 Co-op What is Co-op? Co-op is a 4 to 6 month long full time employment experience that students can opt into while they are a graduate student at Northeastern, which allows them to gain practical and professional work experience related to their field of studies and interest. Before going on Co-op, students must have completed at least 2 semesters of coursework, and meet eligibility requirements. These eligibility requirements include meeting the 3.0 GPA and having at least one remaining course requirement before completing Co-op. Students will work with their Co-op Coordinator in searching for and preparing to go on Co-op in the semester prior to going on Co-op. Co-op can extend your time in your degree program by a semester; however, with careful planning students can stay on track to graduate. Please see the sample academic planning schedules to see how Co-op can fit into one of the Policy School’s degree programs. What is the process? Students must meet with the graduate program director to discuss their interests and eligibility and to determine whether/how Co-op fits within the curriculum. Students are required to complete a mandatory online information session. After completing the online info session, students will be prompted to submit the Co-op Search and Work Agreement. Students complete two mandatory online workshops: one on resume writing and the second on interviewing. After they complete the online resume writing workshop, students schedule a meeting with their Co-op coordinator to review their resume and goals for Co-op. They can schedule a meeting in the advising section of the StudentHub portal. Students get approval from the Co-op coordinator to begin searching for job postings. Students select jobs for which to apply, and employers choose whom they want to interview, and hire based on skills and qualifications necessary for the job. Once a student accepts a position, they cannot renege on the offer and must commit to working the full 6-month Co-op for the employer. Student follows up with Co-op coordinator and confirm registration for Co-op Work Experience course PPUA 6974 for 2 credit hours.

Continue to next page for a spring 2024 co-op experience timeline.

Timeline for Spring 2024 Co-op Experiences

September 15

Deadline to complete: “Getting Started with Co-op” module “Intent to Search for a Spring 2023 Co-op” form o “Understanding CPT (Curricular Practical Training)” module *Only for International Students* Begin searching NUworks on a daily basis and/or begin searching for and creating your own co-op

September 18

Deadline to complete: "Meeting with Your Co-op Coordinator" module "Drafting Your Resume" module Receive and review an email introduction from your assigned co-op coordinator

September 19 to September 29

Have first meeting with your co-op coordinator Begin applying to co-op positions (only after you have met with your co-op coordinator)

September 29

Deadline to complete: "Preparing to Interview" module Review the "Co-op Search Toolkit" module

October 9

Deadline to apply to your top 10 "first round" of co-op positions on NUworks

After October 9

Search NUworks at least twice a week and apply to co-ops of interest until accepting a co-op offer

November 10

Registration for spring 2024 classes begins (register for spring classes as a backup option if you do not have a coop by this date)

December 14

Automatic registration begins for INSH 6864 “Experiential Integration” and “Coop Work Experience” courses for the spring 2023 semester (for students who have accepted co-op positions)

For help planning your degree length with or without co-op please refer to these Academic Planning Maps.