As a first-year Master in Public Policy student, you generally take 18 core course credits in the fall and 16  core course credits plus four elective credits in the spring semester. We recommend you take a total of 38 credits during your first year out of the minimum of 72 credits required to graduate.

While you might earn exemptions from certain core requirements, we encourage you to replace those courses with an equal number of electives during your first year.

Core Required Courses (First Year)

Core Required Courses (Second Year)

Grade Requirements

You must earn a B- or better in all of your required MPP core courses, including PAC requirements, and a passing grade for the PAE and PAC year-long seminar.

Overall, you must have a B average or better for your 72 credits to graduate with an MPP degree. These total credits must include the required courses, your PAC courses, and electives.

Earn a second professional degree
You can also pursue a second degree with the MPP. Learn about our programs and partnerships.
Read about the combined degree track