Public Administration, Public Policy, and Law – What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between the MPA, the MPP, and th J.D. degree?  If you are interested in these areas and wondering which degree is right for you, you need to attend this special topics webinar.  We will be exploring program outcomes and career pathways these degrees can support.  We will be joined by a panel of faculty, current students, and alumni from the School of Government who will speak to their experiences with these degrees and how they use them in their current work.

This is for anyone exploring graduate school, especially those with specific interests in policy, government, and law.

Register here.

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