Master of Public Administration - Social Policy (Aging, Education, Health, Welfare)

Address issues related to distributional equity and equality, particularly for those least able to help themselves in a market society, such as children, people with disabilities, and the elderly, sick and unemployed. Students examine the roles and responsibilities of the public sector in designing, managing and evaluating health, education and welfare programs for at-risk populations, as well as program implementation in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

As an applicant to one of our graduate programs, you’ll need to provide official documentation of having earned at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in another country. Résumé The GRE: Optional but recommended for applicants who have not successfully completed college-level quantitative-based coursework such as economics or statistics. Transcripts: Unofficial undergraduate transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required prior to enrollment. Letters of recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation from a current or previous faculty member or professional supervisor (faculty recommendations are strongly encouraged). English Proficiency Exam (international students only): TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or the Cambridge English Assessment.