Arizona State University School of Public Affairs Master of Public Policy Mail Code 3720 411 N. Central Ave., Ste. 450 Phoenix, AZ 85004 US   Phone: 1-602-496-0450 Fax: 1-602-496-0950   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Public Policy On Campus   Students learn analytical techniques and conceptual frameworks for understanding policy issues and identifying potential solutions and applying these skills to real-world issues—especially relating to the needs of cities in the region. Students also gain an understanding of policies addressing issues such as poverty, education, the environment, and public safety. The Master of Public Policy program trains people capable of leading by making positive policy decisions, addressing the difficult questions associated with public policy, and managing the process of policy creation, approval, implementation, and evaluation. At the conclusion of the MPP program, students will be able to identify, analyze, and interpret the challenges and dilemmas of public policies, especially those facing urban areas. Students will also be able to approach policy analysis with a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods and be prepared to develop innovative processes and tools to deal with changing realities of public policy and address issues on a global, regional, and local scale.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Potential applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related field are eligible to apply to the program.  Pre-Requisite Courses An undergraduate social statistics course along with undergraduate course work in microeconomics, including coverage of market failure and public goods. Competency in statistics is met with a grade of B or higher in approved courses within the past two years or passing a diagnostic test approved by the MPP Committee.  International Student Requirements International students should also submit TOEFL scores - TOEFL institution code: 4007.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1000 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: