Northwestern University: Developing Leaders In Public Policy
Released on: March 26, 2009, 4:48 am
Author: Joel Shapiro
Industry: Government
CHICAGO – March 25, 2009 – Northwestern University School of
Continuing Studies has launched its second online master’s degree,
providing students the opportunity to experience distance learning from
Northwestern’s prestigious faculty while maintaining their professional
careers.
The Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) online degree
parallels the existing on-campus program’s curriculum and course structure. The
online format enables students to engage in the program’s interactive learning
environment that encourages active participation with peers and faculty.
The MPPA online degree program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who seek
to positively impact society through the development, analysis, or implementation of
public policy. The program is taught by current leaders in the field to students who
are motivated to apply systematic thinking and pragmatic solutions to contribute to
positive and relevant societal outcomes.
“Students in this program will be able to influence and implement policy that will
make a direct impact on current and future generations,” said Joel Shapiro,
Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Northwestern University School of Continuing
Studies. “Many are leaders in their profession now and will cultivate their skills
to make a difference in society.”
In myriad fields, Northwestern MPPA graduates are not only shaping meaningful policy
but they’re providing substantive leadership, applying policy in ways that make a
positive difference.
“In public policy you can make a difference on a very large scale. It’s an
opportunity to help a whole community, perhaps a whole society,” said Jonathan
Schachter, MPPA faculty member. “It sounds idealistic, but it’s true. That’s why I
like teaching public policy students. They care about the way the world around them
works and about finding ways to make it better.”
To find out more about Northwestern University’s online Master of Arts in Public
Policy and Administration, contact a Northwestern University enrollment advisor at
1-866-664-3347.
About Northwestern University
Northwestern University, founded in 1851 and located just north of Chicago, Illinois
is one of the nation’s top-ranked research institutions. With a distinguished
faculty, exceptional resources, and innovative programming, the School of Continuing
Studies is celebrating 75 years of continuing excellence.
Northwestern University and the MPPA program are regionally accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools
and Colleges (NCA). This regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of
Education (USDE).
Contact: Joel Shapiro
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
School of Continuing Studies
Northwestern University
(847) 491-5611
jshapiro@northwestern.edu
Reference:
http://mppaonline.northwestern.edu/lpe/?utm_source=NU_MPPA&utm_medium=pressRelease
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