Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy and Master of Education in Higher Education in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MPPA/MEd program caters to students focused on policy matters impacting higher and postsecondary education, including state-level governance, financial aid allocation, and admissions/hiring affirmative action policies. Alumni will be equipped for careers in research, policy evaluation, and administrative roles within government agencies, consulting firms, educational research institutions, and nonprofits addressing educational challenges.
Dual degree candidates can initiate their studies in either program. We recommend completing one full academic year in the first program before transitioning to the second. The second year focuses on completing core requirements of the alternate program, with remaining requirements for both degrees being fulfilled during the third year of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Generally we require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Experience working in the field of higher education (e.g., as an R.A.) is recommended.
Our master's students come from many different undergraduate majors (English, Communications, Government, Journalism, Political Science, Health Science, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, History, Education, Media Studies).
Letters of Recommendation A minimum of two letters of recommendation. At least one should be from someone who can speak about your academic background.
Official transcript(s) An official transcript from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where 6 or more credits were taken.
Personal Statement Tell us why you are interested in pursuing a program in Higher Education, and why this is the right program for you.
R'sum/CV
The GRE is not required
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Experience working in the field of higher education (e.g., as an R.A.) is recommended.
Our master's students come from many different undergraduate majors (English, Communications, Government, Journalism, Political Science, Health Science, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, History, Education, Media Studies).
Letters of Recommendation A minimum of two letters of recommendation. At least one should be from someone who can speak about your academic background.
Official transcript(s) An official transcript from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where 6 or more credits were taken.
Personal Statement Tell us why you are interested in pursuing a program in Higher Education, and why this is the right program for you.
R'sum/CV
The GRE is not required
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276