Public Policy M.S.

Saint Joseph University's gives current students the opportunity to combine any Bachelor’s degree work with a Master’s degree program in Public Policy. Our exciting and challenging curriculum of study allows students to engage in an in-depth study of Public Policy, while providing opportunities for research with nationally renowned faculty in Political Science, Economics, and Sociology, among other disciplines. This unique program is designed for successful completion over five academic years.

As a 4+1 program, the M.S. degree will require students to minor in public policy, which includes coursework across economics, international relations, political science, sociology. Those who apply will be evaluated for acceptance into the program during the spring of their junior year. These undergraduate applicants will be asked to submit a complete undergraduate transcript, two letters of recommendation/reference, a resume, and an essay describing their interests and goals of graduate education in public policy. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.00.

The 4+1 M.S. in Public Policy requires 30 credit hours of coursework, three courses (nine credit hours) of which may be completed during the student’s senior year. Students will typically take the remaining seven courses (21 credit hours) during their +1 year. Students will need to complete their Public Policy minor during their senior year, but may use graduate classes in place of undergraduate equivalents.