Pepperdine School of Public Policy
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The Pepperdine University School of Public Policy is a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program, located in Malibu, California. It is one of five graduate schools at Pepperdine University
with specializations in American politics, economics, international relations, and state and local policy.
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) requires 64 units of course work with four four-unit courses taken each semester for two academic years (four semesters). The first year is primarily composed of core courses and provides a foundation for the student's specialization courses, most of which are taken in the second year.
The current dean of the Public Policy School is James R. Wilburn.
, the MPP/Masters of Dispute Resolution degree in conjunction with the School of Law's number one ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and the MPP/MBA degree in conjunction with the Graziadio School of Business and Management.
Honor Society. Pi Alpha Alpha is the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration which was created to recognize and promote excellence in the study and practice of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers. In order to become a member, students must attain a minimum of a 3.7 GPA, complete a minimum of 32 units, and express a desire to conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor to the chapter, the School of Public Policy, and the Pepperdine Community.
The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
The National Association for Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
The Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program
, James Q. Wilson
(Medal of Freedom Winner), Bruce Herschensohn
, Ted McAllister, Joel Fox, James Prieger (also Chief Economist, FCC), Robert Kaufman, Angela Hawken, Michael Shires, and Daniel Pipes
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, Representative-elect for the 25th Legislative District of Washington
Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society (PAA)
Women in Public Policy
Churchill Society
Graduate Christian Fellowship
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
with specializations in American politics, economics, international relations, and state and local policy.
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) requires 64 units of course work with four four-unit courses taken each semester for two academic years (four semesters). The first year is primarily composed of core courses and provides a foundation for the student's specialization courses, most of which are taken in the second year.
About
The School of Public Policy enrolls approximately 120 students and offers a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree built on a distinctive philosophy of nurturing leaders to use the tools of analysis and policy design to effect successful implementation and real change. This requires critical insights balanced with personal moral certainties that only a broad exposure to great ideas, courageous thinkers, and extraordinary leaders can encourage. It prepares graduates for careers as leaders and seeks also to strengthen the institutions which lie between the federal government and the individual, including the family, religious organizations, volunteer associations, local and regional government, and nonprofit organizations.The current dean of the Public Policy School is James R. Wilburn.
Joint Degree Programs
Joint degree programs include the MPP/Juris Doctor degree in conjunction with the School of LawPepperdine University School of Law
The Pepperdine University School of Law is a law school located on the campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.The school placed 54th among the nation's "Top 100" law schools according to the 2011 U.S. News and World Report rankings and is the third highest ranked law school in...
, the MPP/Masters of Dispute Resolution degree in conjunction with the School of Law's number one ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and the MPP/MBA degree in conjunction with the Graziadio School of Business and Management.
The Davenport Institute
The Davenport Institute at the School of Public Policy was founded in 1996 and is a research platform for events, publications, and lectures on current policy issues. In 2000, the Institute was named in honor of David Davenport, the University's sixth president.Honor Society
The School of Public Policy has a chapter of the Pi Alpha AlphaPi Alpha Alpha
Pi Alpha Alpha is the national honor society for students of public administration. It is administered by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration in the United States....
Honor Society. Pi Alpha Alpha is the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration which was created to recognize and promote excellence in the study and practice of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers. In order to become a member, students must attain a minimum of a 3.7 GPA, complete a minimum of 32 units, and express a desire to conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor to the chapter, the School of Public Policy, and the Pepperdine Community.
Pepperdine Policy Review
The Pepperdine Policy Review is a student-run journal that showcases the best scholarly work of School of Public Policy students at Pepperdine University. It features articles, commentaries, opinion pieces, and book reviews that address a variety of issues from health care and national security to political philosophy.Affiliations
Institutional Member:The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
The National Association for Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
The Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program
Notable Faculty
The School of Public Policy is guided by faculty who are the leaders of their fields, including political science, ethics and philosophy, statistics and economics, and international security. A few notable faculty members who lecture at the School of Public Policy are: Douglas KmiecDouglas Kmiec
Douglas W. Kmiec is an American legal scholar, author, and former U.S. ambassador. He is the Caruso Family Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University School of Law. Kmiec came to prominence during the United States presidential election, 2008 when, although a Republican, he...
, James Q. Wilson
James Q. Wilson
James Q. Wilson is an American academic political scientist and an authority on public administration. He is a professor and senior fellow at the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy at Boston College....
(Medal of Freedom Winner), Bruce Herschensohn
Bruce Herschensohn
Stanley Bruce Herschensohn is an American political commentator and senior fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy in Malibu, California....
, Ted McAllister, Joel Fox, James Prieger (also Chief Economist, FCC), Robert Kaufman, Angela Hawken, Michael Shires, and Daniel Pipes
Daniel Pipes
Daniel Pipes is an American historian, writer, and political commentator. He is the founder and director of the Middle East Forum and its Campus Watch project, and editor of its Middle East Quarterly journal...
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Notable Alumni
Hans ZeigerHans Zeiger
Hans Andreas Zeiger is the representative-elect for the 25th Legislative District of Washington. A native of Puyallup, Washington, Zeiger is a writer best known for his commentary on the Boy Scouts. He is currently the representative for the 25th Legislative District of Washington.-Early...
, Representative-elect for the 25th Legislative District of Washington
Student Groups
Pepperdine Policy ReviewPi Alpha Alpha Honor Society (PAA)
Women in Public Policy
Churchill Society
Graduate Christian Fellowship