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School of Public Policy
The School of Public Policy (SPP) is the hub of interdisciplinary public policy research, teaching, and engagement at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. SPP attracts high-caliber national and international students to its programs. Home to a growing number of research initiatives, SPP houses the National Center for Digital Government, Science & Technology in Society, and the Public Engagement Project.
In addition to a traditional master's program, the department offers an accelerated (4+1) master's option.