Master of Arts in Political Science - Public Policy

SUNY University at Albany

If you're interested in politics and public policy, this track gives you the skills and substantive knowledge to understand and analyze the politics of public policy. Unlike a traditional MPP degree, which focuses on policy analysis, or an MPA degree, which focuses on administration and management, the MA in political science with a concentration in public policy provides you with a broader approach to policy for work in government, non-profits, or for companies on policy-related issues. Coursework includes: Quantitative AND Qualitative Methods Research Design Field Seminar in Public Policy Comparative Public Policy State and Local Policy One or more courses in subjects such as inequality, migration, foreign policy, and politics of health policy.

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy