MPP Course Sequencing

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48 units total
*Based on full-time status for four semesters

1st Semester Fall – 12 units

PPD 503 — Economics for Public Policy — 4 units
PPD 554 — Foundations of Policy Analysis — 4 units
PPD 558 — Multivariate Statistical Analysis — 4 units

2nd Semester Spring — 12 units

PPD 555 — Public Policy Formulation and Implementation — 4 units
PPD 560 — Methods for Policy Analysis — 4 units
(Management, Analytic or Specialization Elective) — 4 units

3rd Semester Fall – 13 units

PPD 561a — Policy Analysis Practicum — 1 unit
(Management, Analytic or Specialization Electives) — 12 units

4th Semester Spring – 11 units

PPD 561b — Policy Analysis Practicum — 3 units
(Management, Analytic or Specialization Electives) — 8 units