Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
25,470
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at The Catholic University of America goes beyond political considerations, prioritizing human dignity and societal welfare while preparing students to craft principled, creative policy solutions for pressing global issues. Distinct from other policy programs: Catholic University offers the sole graduate public policy program in the Washington, D.C. region that places human well-being and collective benefit at its core, combining cutting-edge social science with a strong ethical and philosophical foundation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program is a 36-credit-hour degree program.
The curriculum is built around an innovative competency structure whereby students build their public policy competency in three key areas over the duration of the program. The competencies are:
Technical Competency
- Policy Process
- Policy Evaluation and Analytics
- Ethics, Politics, & Economics
Leadership Competency
- Technical Writing
- Strategic Communication
- Innovative Thinking
Specialization Competency
- Family and Social Policy
- National Security Policy
- Technology and Innovation Policy
- Development and Sustainability Policy
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Required Documents for Master's Degrees
- Online application (no application fee)*
- Official transcripts from previous colleges/universities
- Unofficial transcripts accepted for review
- English Proficiency Test
*Some master’s programs may require a fee and additional documents.
Recommended Documents for Master’s Degrees
- Copy of resume
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
Tuition
USD
25,470
Catholic University offers comprehensive financial aid options that include need-based aid, scholarships, federal work-study, and other forms of financial assistance.
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