The program is full time over two semesters. Students are admitted in September for the full program. The program welcomes applicants of diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of undergraduate majors.

The program is part of the department of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies and is administered by the UMass Boston’s Division of Corporate, Distance, and Continuing Education.

• Cost Academic Year 2007-08
  $6,000 plus a $345 Graduate Student Fee. Total Program Cost: $6,345
• Cost subject to increase each academic year

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must complete all of the following:

1. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent (degree does not have to be related to politcal science or public policy).
2. Applicants must submit official transcripts from every institution previously attended.
3. Arrange for a personal interview with program staff.
4. Submit a completed graduate application with fee to the office of graduate admissions at UMass Boston:
   
   Graduate Admissions Office
   100 Morrissey Blvd.
   Boston, MA 02125-3393
   (617)287-5000
   
   Or Apply Online.
5. Applicant must submit 2 letters of recomendation (not three as indicated on the graduate admissions application).