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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Department of Public Policy

Dartmouth, MA

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Overview

Department of Public Policy / Department of Public Policy is located in Dartmouth, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate) Educational policy
(Graduate Certificate) Environmental policy
Master of Public Policy (MPP) Public policy
(Graduate Certificate) Public management

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 16
Doctoral Degrees 0
Other Advanced Degrees 36

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE, GMAT, LSAT or waiver
E-portfolio

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

77
Applied
71
Accepted
44
Enrolled
92%

Applying

60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE, GMAT, LSAT or waiver
Master's Degree Requirements Statement of purpose (600-900 words) explaining the applicant's interest in the program and purpose for applying to the program, graduate study objectives, previous policy-related or public management experience; resume, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts
Additional Entrance Requirements Statement of purpose (400-500 words) words explaining the applicant's interest in the program and purpose for applying to the program; the essay should include the applicant's previous policy-related or public management experience; resume, official transcripts

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 600

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1

Student Body

88
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 10.23%
Black or African American 12.5%
White or Caucasian 65%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 2.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 5.68%
Unknown 3.41%

Gender

Male (39%)
Female (60%)

Faculty

4
Total faculty
Full-time - 4
Part-time - 0

Research

Focus of faculty research: Global governance and international comparative administration, economic development, regional science, environmental policy, sustainability.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
22,000

Location & Contact

Address 285 Old Westport Rd
Dartmouth, MA  02747
United States
Contact Chad McGuire
Graduate Program Director, Public Policy
Email: chad.mcguire@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-999-8520

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