A focus area allows students to develop additional expertise in a specific area. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program requires nine credits (three courses) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) requires twelve credits (four courses) to complete a focus area. Students can choose a focus area within the Department, develop their own with […]
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April Events 2021
April showers will bring… new graduates. We cannot wait to celebrate the class of 2021 next month, but for now we have more opportunities for professional development, learning about the DPP and community partnerships. Upcoming Events
MPA Alum Starts as Town Manager of Winchester, Connecticut Tomorrow
Department of Public Policy (DPP) alum Joshua Kelly ’19 MPA officially starts as the Town Manager of Winchester, Connecticut tomorrow! Before he starts this new chapter we decided to catch up with Josh and ask him a few questions about public service and how his MPA helped him get to his newest role. Where did […]
DPP Ranked 2nd in New England for Public Affairs Programs
UConn’s Department of Public Policy (DPP) is proud to announce that the U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Department’s public finance and budgeting offerings once again in the Top 10 in the nation. The DPP’s public affairs program was ranked 45th nationally and 2nd in New England. The top three in New England included […]
Thank You For Giving: Recapping UConn Gives 2021
First and foremost, thank you. Thank you for generously supporting Department of Public Policy (DPP) students who are facing hardship. Thank you for being a network that supports one another. Thank you for sharing your stories and celebrating the accomplishments of others. This year has been hard, but your commitment to public service and the […]
Mental Health Monday: Podcast Recommendations
On this Mental Health Monday we thought we would share some of our favorite podcasts that address mental health. We have included links to the podcasts as well as descriptions from their websites. Have a podcast to share? Let us know at dpp@uconn.edu! Code Switch “What’s CODE SWITCH? It’s the fearless conversations about race that […]
MPP Student is Educating CT Youth on Environmental Policy
Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Spencer Kinyon is currently completing an Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) placement at Save the Sound as a Climate Policy Intern. Last semester Spencer developed an engagement strategy to improve relationships with youth in Connecticut. The engagement strategy included an advocacy tool-kit for youth organizations to explore to better […]
Surveys and Law with MASR Student Mike Keyes
Master of Arts in Survey Research (MASR) student Mike Keyes decided to pursue an MASR after noticing how often surveys are used in trademark litigation cases. Keyes explains that consumer confusion between trademarks is the main point of contention in these litigation cases, and highlights how important it is to gather evidence through surveys about […]
DPP Awards Night and Pi Pi Alpha Induction Ceremony 2021
Friday, March 26, 2021 6:00pm – 7:15pm Welcome Remarks: Mohamad Alkadry, DPP Department Head President’s Welcome: Thomas Katsouleas, President, University of Connecticut Dean’s Welcome: Juli Wade, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Welcome: Larisa Kottke, President, DPP Alumni Council, MPA ‘13 Introduction: Robert T. Ross, Executive Director, CT Office of Military Affairs, MPA ‘04
MPA Student Hopes to Utilize Finance to Solve Public Sector Problems
While researching careers as an undergraduate student, Laurel Bailey noticed that many of the jobs she wanted to pursue required a Master of Public Administration (MPA) as a future requirement. After studying Economics and Urban and Community Studies as an undergraduate at UConn, Laurel decided to continue her education as a UConn Husky because of […]