Welcome to the Department of Public Policy & Public Affairs
Part of the McCormack School within UMass Boston's College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Public Policy & Public Affairs offers interdisciplinary study of a wide range of political and economic philosophies and theories, with a particular focus on effective government and issues of social equity at the local and global levels.
Academic Programs
Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
About Our Department
The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs offers small, student-centered classes and dedicated, supportive faculty to drive student success. Recent highlights include:
- Professor Mark Warren named among the world's top-cited scholars
- Public Policy PhD student Michael Baker received the John McCormack Dean’s Public Service Award for his transit research in Puerto Rico
- Public Policy PhD alumni Kelsey Edmond received the McCormack Dean's Office's Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
Affiliated Centers
Our nationally and internationally known centers and institutes conduct innovative research and provide students with opportunities for jobs, internships, and possible thesis or dissertation data.
Resources
Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMP)
Earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in as little as five years.