MA Public Policy at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Public Policy prepares students for careers in government and in organizations affected by government at local, state, national and international levels. The curriculum covers the foundations of government action in philosophy, law and economics and develops political, economic, quantitative and organizational analysis skills. Combined accelerated MAPP/MPH and MAPP/MBA options and a Fast-Track BA/MA (as little as five years with the BA in Political Science) are available.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Political Science | Duration: 31 credit hours; one calendar year full-time or two years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Required courses are Introductory Statistics, Intermediate Statistics, Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation, a Capstone Preparation Seminar, and a 6-credit capstone internship or thesis project. Students also take 15 credits of restricted Political Science electives such as Public Budgeting and Finance, Health Economics, Housing Policy, Immigration Politics and Policy, Environmental Politics and Policy and Data Applications in Public Policy.

Career pathways

Policy analysts and executives in government agencies, private, non-profit and advocacy organizations; elected officials or staff; journalists or civic leaders; international affairs careers; or further professional and graduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet Graduate School minimum admission requirements and submit a complete application by the posted deadline: official transcripts from all previous institutions; three letters of recommendation from instructors, academic advisors or employers; personal statement; updated resume; documented English proficiency for international students; application fee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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