Effective Fall 2024
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PPA 500 | Research Methods for Public Policy and Admin | 3 |
| PPA 501 | Program Evaluation and Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| PPA 530 | Civic Engagement | 3 |
| PPA 551 | Public Human Resources Management | 3 |
| PPA 552 | Public Budgeting and Finance | 3 |
| PPA 553 | Public Organizational Management and Behavior | 3 |
| PPA 587 | Internship | 3 |
| PPA 665/POLS 665 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| PPA 670 | Capstone in Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Public Policy Specialization | ||
| Public Policy Specialization Electives (see list below) | 12 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 39 | |
Public Policy Specialization Electives (12 credits total)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6-12 credits from the following: | ||
| CIVE 578 | Infrastructure and Utility Management | 3 |
| LEAP 600 | Arts Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| PPA 543 | Evidence-Based Decision Making | 3 |
| PPA 555 | Environmental Law and Policy | 3 |
| PPA 558/POLS 558 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| PPA 561 | State and Local Government Finance | 3 |
| PPA 576 | Social Equity in Public Service | 3 |
| PPA 592 | Special Topics in Public Policy and Admin | 3 |
| POLS 692 | Seminar in Environmental Policy | 3 |
| Select 0-6 credits from the following: | ||
| PPA 540 | International Policy Toolkit | 3 |
| PPA 541 | Principles & Processes of International Mgmt | 3 |
| PPA 542 | Policy Accountability--Non-Democratic Regimes | 3 |
| PPA 544 | Ethics and Efficacy--Global Policymaking | 3 |
A minimum of 39 credits are required to complete this program.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |