Track Option for Master of Public Service & Administration
Master of Public Service & Administration
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The Public Policy Analysis track (PPA) offers students an in-depth understanding of how decision-makers can assess policy choices. It includes a consideration of why government should or should not take action in response to particular problems. It also familiarizes students with specific evaluative techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and risk assessment. Students have numerous opportunities to apply what they learn to current policy issues.
In 2023, the Public Policy Analysis master’s program was ranked no. 21 in the nation among public universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2024.
Public Policy Analysis (PPA) Courses
PPA Track Core (BOTH REQUIRED):
- PSAA 615: Policy Analysis
- PSAA 622: Public Finance
PPA Track Electives (TWO REQUIRED):
- BUSH 632: Quantitative Methods in Public Management II (As an elective, if not used as a Quant. Methods II requirement)
- BUSH 633: Qualitative Methods for Public Service
- BUSH 635: Quantitative Methods in Public Management II: Policy Analysis Emphasis (As an elective, if not used as a Quant. Methods II requirement)
- PSAA 605: Homeland Security Policies, Strategies, and Operations
- PSAA 606: Environmental Policy and Management
- PSAA 608: Cybersecurity Policy, Issues and Operations – A Manager’s Guide
- PSAA 613: Immigration and Education Policy
- PSAA 616: Managing Workplace Diversity in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- PSAA 617: U.S. State and Local Government: Institutions and Policy
- PSAA 618: Education Policy
- PSAA 619: Urban Policy and Management
- PSAA 624: Water Policy and Management
- PSAA 625: Urban Sustainability Policies and Management
- PSAA 635: Social Welfare and Health Policy
- PSAA 637: Decision Making in Government and Public Service
- PSAA 638: Health Economics and Policy
- PSAA 640: Energy Policy and Security
- PSAA 642: Ethics and Public Policy
- PSAA 656: Fundamentals of Homeland Security
- PSAA 671: Science and Technology Policy
- PSAA 689: Special Topics in… (In consultation with faculty advisor)
- INTA 625: International Trade Policy Analysis
- INTA 630: International Economic Development
- INTA 632: Advanced Economic Development
- INTA 645: Women and Nations
- INTA 651: National Security Policy
- INTA 689: Special Topics in… (In consultation with faculty advisor)
- ECON 633: Energy Markets and Policy
- GEOG 660: Applications in GIS
- PHPM 640: Health Policy and Politics
- PLAN 634: Environmental Health Policy and Planning
Public Policy Analysis Associated Faculty
- Dr. Joanna Lahey (Coordinator)
- Dr. So-Min Cheong
- Dr. Kalena Cortes
- Dr. Laura Dague
- Dr. Jeehee Han
- Dr. Eric Lewis
- Dr. Lori Taylor
- Dr. Arnold Vedlitz
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