Master of Public policy & administration (MPPA) A UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Offered online (synchronous) and hybrid (in-person + online) in Fall
56
credits
15
months
1
clinical experience
Beyond theory: preparing leaders with practical skills to create real-world change. Combining managerial skills with research analysis, the Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is designed to provide the essential leadership, decisionmaking, policy development, analysis, advocacy, and effective communication skills needed for contemporary policy leadership within government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit corporations that engage in government relations. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of policy writing, communication skills, data analysis, public sector management, grant writing, and other competencies from a mixture of full-time educators and career professionals who bridge the gap between academia and real-world application.
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Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: Effectively analyze and interpret research findings from the professional public policy literature in a non-partisan, non-ideological manner. Communicate research findings and policy and political issues, concerns, and crises effectively using forms specific to the field of public policy, including white papers, legislative histories, issue summaries, verbal presentations, and policy briefs. Effectively communicate public policy research findings to audiences with less formal training in the field. Demonstrate knowledge about best practices in public leadership and decision-making, including mastery of the principles of non-profit management and public budgeting.
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mppa pathway Fall Senior Year MPPA 402/602
MPPA 403/603
Communicating in Public Policy
Public Leadership
MPPA 450/650
MPPA 450/650
Research to Practice
Research to Practice
MPPA 451/651
MPPA 451/651
Networking in Public Policy
Networking in Public Policy
Spring Senior Year MPPA 406/606
MPPA 450/650
MPPA 451/651
Advanced Regression Techniques
Research to Practice
Networking in Public Policy
MPPA 407/607
MPPA 450/650
MPPA 451/651
Causal Inference
Research to Practice
Networking in Public Policy
Summer Immediately following Graduation MPPA 609
MPPA 611
Grant Writing
Program Evaluation
MPPA 605
MPPA 612
Forgoing Compromise
Lobbying and Advocacy
MPPA 650
MPPA 650
Research to Practice
Research to Practice
MPPA 651
MPPA 651
Networking in Public Policy
Networking in Public Policy
Why redlands? Founded in 1907 on the principle of living a life of impact, the University of Redlands has spent over 100 years relentlessly holding true to our foundation – preparing students to make a meaningful difference in their careers and communities. At Redlands, you’ll become part of a community of students and faculty that understands where you’ve been – and where you’re going. Whether you come from a long line of college graduates or are the first in your family to attend a university, we all share a common goal: the relentless pursuit of progress.
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