Master of Public Policy - Social Policy

The core professional degree for a career analyzing complex social, political, and economic issuesThe Master of Public Policy (MPP) program will provide you with the analytical skill, decision-making frameworks, and subject matter expertise to address complex policy questions. You will graduate with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Skills in using economic and statistical analysis to improve public policyA deeper understanding of policy developmentThe ability to engage stakeholders to affect changeOur location in Illinois' capital city and our Chicago connections will provide you with many opportunities to engage directly with policymakers. These opportunities will expose you to the legal and institutional structures in which policies are developed. You will graduate prepared for leadership, advocacy, and public policy design and evaluation roles in the governmental, nonprofit, and private sectors.Social policy MPP - Focus on the need for supports and services from governments, civil society, private sector entities and non-governmental organizations for all stages of life. These supports and services include schooling and education, housing assistance, crime reduction and poverty reduction among others.

admission to the mpp will be on a competitive entry basis. submit a resume, goal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. students must complete an application to the university and have official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended submitted to the office of admission full admission to graduate studies may be granted to students who have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale from any regionally accredited institution of higher education by the north central association or any of the seven regional accrediting organizations and who have met all specific program requirements and prerequisite courses.