The Master of Arts in Public Policy program provides training in public policy as preparation for and advancement in careers in local, regional, state, and federal government, not-for-profit organizations and the private sector. The applied nature of the curriculum is concerned with providing, through its interdisciplinary nature, the knowledge, skills and perspectives necessary to effectively engage in the public policy process and shape the future.
Professionals in these fields lead efforts to plan for change. They are involved in analysis, preparation of recommendations, and implementation of policies and programs that affect public services and the quality of community life. These professionals also assume responsibility for planning, policy, and management in community and regional development, natural resources, economic development, land use, transportation, and law enforcement.
For additional information contact:
Andre Guerra at andre.guerra@nl.edu or 312-261-3957
Peter Levine at plevine@nl.edu or 312-261-3579
Department Admission Requirements:
In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences requirements, the Department also requires a resume or curriculum vitae, an interview with a faculty advisor and an official transcript of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or another appropriate standardized test taken within the prior five years.
| Program Requirements | 36SH |
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| Core Courses | 12SH |
| LAS 500 – Foundations of Public Policy | 3 |
| LAS 505 – Urban Policy Development | 3 |
| LAS 510 – Social Inequality and Public Policy | 3 |
| LAS 515 – Leadership and Organizational Change | 3 |
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| Methods Courses | 6 SH |
| LAS 565 - Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| LAS 570 - Policy Data Analysis and Planning | 3 |
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| Substantive Course (five of the following) | 15SH |
| LAS 520 – Comparative Public Policy | 3 |
| LAS 525 – Community Development Planning and Policy | 3 |
| LAS 530 – Immigration Policy | 3 |
| MHA 511 – Health Care Policies and Trends | 3 |
| LAS 535 – Education and Public Policy | 3 |
| LAS 540 – Bureaucracy and Policymaking | 3 |
| LAS 545 – Technology and Public Policy | 3 |
| LAS 550 – Public Policy and the Environment | 3 |
| LAS 555 – The Politics of Policymaking | 3 |
| LAS 560 – Public Finance | 3 |
| LAS 590 – Public Policy Internship | 3 |
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| Completion Requirement (One of the following) | 3 SH |
| LAS 593 – Public Policy Seminar | 3 |
| LAS 599 – Master Thesis | 3 |
