公共事务硕士课程是一个跨学科的专业课程，为学生提供在地方，州或联邦政府，准政府服务或非营利性（包括慈善）领域的职位的准备。专注于策略分析，您将准备解决棘手的问题并改善解决这些问题所需的决策。您将学习哪种研究方法适用于各种情况，如何设计应用研究以及如何制定面向行动的计划和指南。除了定性和定量技能，您还将获得有效分析所需的上下文知识。这种专注将使您准备好正确地进行，交流和使用准确而可行的研究。
With a concentration in Policy Analysis, you’ll be prepared to tackle tough problems and improve the decision-making needed to address them. You’ll learn which research methods are appropriate for various situations, how to design applied studies, and how to develop action-oriented plans and guidelines. Our MPA program offers far more than traditional lectures and lessons. You'll also get the benefit of experiential learning—typically through an approved internship. What's more, your concentrations course work will culminate in a project-oriented course—a Capstone—that lets you apply the knowledge you gained throughout the program.