Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science/Master Public Policy

University of the Pacific

The BA in Political Science to Master of Public Policy dual-degree program allows students to finish both an undergraduate degree and graduate degree at University of the Pacific in just five years. A total of five courses are double counted toward both degrees, giving students significant time and financial savings. You will finish this program on Pacific’s Sacramento Campus, which offers a robust network for internships during the fifth year and many local employment opportunities in public policy upon graduation.Pathway breakdownBA in Political Science - complete in 3.5 yearsMPP - coursework starts in the program’s fourth year and completes after year 5Total time to BA & MPP degree: 5 years5 courses double count towards both degreesStudy at both the Stockton and Sacramento campusesStudy in California's CapitalEarn a Master of Public Policy in California's capital city of Sacramento, where crucial policy decisions that impact the entire nation - including important economic policies - are made.McGeorge School of LawThe MPP program is the first of its kind by a law school and offers a unique blend of legal analysis with the data skills, research, analysis and evaluation that are gained with a background in economics.

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