School of Public Policy - Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) Suggested Coursework Timeline
YEAR 1 FALL: 13 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPP 601 or SPP 611 | Politics of the Policy Process OR Comparative Public Policy (spring) |
3 |
| SPP 614 | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| SPP 605 | Economics and Public Policy | 3 |
| SPP 607 | Policy Methods | 3 |
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 3 |
YEAR 1 Spring: 13 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPP 608 | Intro. to Statistical Methods for Pub. Pol. | 4 |
| SPP 603 | Public Policy Analysis** | 3 |
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 3 | |
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 3 |
SUMMER: Internship - 0 Credits
Students finds a 250-hour Internship but usually do not receive academic credit for it.***
YEAR 2 FALL: 12 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPP 602 | Public Management | 3 |
| 3 SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 9 |
YEAR 2 SPRING: 10 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPP 610/609 | Capstone Or Workshop | 3 |
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 3 | |
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 3 |
|
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 3 | |
| SPP Program or other (500+ level) Elective* | 1 |
Total Credits: 48
Notes:
*Students must spread Program Electives among SPP’s categories (Policy, Management, Methods) with at least one three-credit elective class in each of three categories. See the SPP Requirements document for details. Relevant graduate level courses from other departments may be taken with SPP approval.
**Economics must be taken before Policy Analysis.
***The internship may be replaced by a class with an experiential component or client-based project; or, waived based on full time work experience. Students may fulfill the internship requirement without taking the internship class but then must make up the academic credits through additional class(es). No internship academic credits will be awarded for an internship without the class.