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Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to function knowledgeably within this context and to work collaboratively to help shape public policy development and implementation.
Completion Requirements
- 66 credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- Core courses (45 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 cr.)
- Capstone Seminar (5 cr.)
Estimated Time to Completion: Less than two years, depending on your individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: December 1. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
Courses
The program’s courses are 12 weeks in length and are delivered in a prescribed sequence.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MMPA 6200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 5 |
| MMPA 6115 | Foundations for Graduate Study | 1 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MMPA 6405 | Ethics and Social Justice | 5 |
| MMPA 6420 | Organizational Management and Leadership | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MMPA 6431 | Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector | 5 |
| MMPA 6435 | Human Resource Management: Building a Capable Workforce | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MMPA 6461 | Public Sector Economics | 5 |
| MMPA 6465 | Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| MMPA 6451 | Public Policy Analysis | 5 |
| MMPA 6480 | Applied Research and Evaluation Methods | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| MMPA 6380 | Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions | 5 |
| MMPA 6381 | Program Evaluation | 5 |
| Quarter 7 | ||
| MMPA 6382 | Public Policy and Finance | 5 |
| MMPA 6910 | Capstone Seminar | 5 |
