Joint Degree - MEd Higher Education and MPP Public Policy

The joint M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on Higher Education Administration with the M.P.P. is a combined educational leadership and public policy program that allows students to obtain both an M.Ed. and an M.P.P. degree in three years, instead of the four years that would be required if each were pursued separately.

Candidates interested in this joint degree program must apply to and gain acceptance by both the Graduate School of Education and the Public Policy Program in Graduate Arts & Sciences.

MEd Fall Year 1 (12 credits)

MEd Spring Year 1 (9 credits)

EDUC/EPPL Elective (6) Credits are required for Professional Focus.

EPPL 525 - Assessment and Evaluation to Promote College Student Learning (3).

Professional Focus:

Students with assistance from their advisor create a professional focus by combining a minimum of six credits that provide knowledge and skills as background for professional employment.

MPP Fall Year 2 (13 Credits)

MPP Spring Year 2 (12 Credits)

MPP Summer Year 2 Internship Requirement

Students are required to complete an internship (at least 10 weeks of full-time employment) in the summer after their first year of the MPP program.

Combined Fall Year 3 (9 Creidts)

PUBP Law Elective (3 Credits)

Combined Spring Year 3 (9 Creidts)

PUBP Elective (2 Credits)

Total Dual Degree Hours: 64 Credits

MEd Total Credits 37

MPP Total Credits 27

Notice of Candidacy for Graduation:

A student earning a Dual Degree must complete BOTH requirements before either degree is earned. Student must file a Notice of Candidacy for Graduation with the University Registrar’s Office for the Dual Degree by the established deadlines the fall prior to graduation.

Required Survey:

EPPL degree program students will need to complete an Online Exit Survey during the final semester for which you are registered. The School of Education Assessment & Accreditation Manager will contact you about a month before you graduate with more information.