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UCR is one of only four campuses with a public policy school in the ten-campus University of California system.

MPP Program

UCR is the only major research university in Inland Southern California to offer a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program.

Undergraduate

The first public policy school with an undergraduate public policy major in the entire University of California system.

#85

among Best Public Affairs Programs (U.S. News & World Report)

#44

Top 25% Public Policy Schools (IDEAS/REPEC - January 2023)

#8

in the nation's 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Public Policy (College Factual)

#3

2023 Best Public Policy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region (College Factual)

What is Public Policy?

Public policy is the study of identifying, addressing, and solving social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Public policy prepares students for careers in government, politics, and law while serving in public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector firms.

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B.A. in Public Policy

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BA/MPP Program

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Master of Public Policy

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Meet the Dean

Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the UCR School of Public Policy (SPP) in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as Founding Dean of SPP.

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News

November 28, 2023

Presley Center Hosts Law School Webinar

In conjunction with The Presley Center of Crime & Justice Studies, the UCR School of Public Policy will host a webinar on applying to law school on November 30 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. The virtual webinar will expose students to...

UCR Students Discuss Media Bias and Filter Bubbles

The UCR School of Public Policy is hosting a seminar by three students - Divya Bharadwaj, Samuel Shroff, and Andrew Shannon - who are collaborating with AllSides, a media company dedicated to challenging media bias and filter bubbles in American...

UCR Students Host Generations Dialogue

The UCR School of Public Policy will be hosting a webinar and in-person watch party for a Generations Dialogue with Major General Barrye L. Price and George Washington University student Desiree Winns on Wednesday, November 29th from 2:30 to 3:30...

School of Public Policy

UCR School of Public Policy

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MPP Program

Undergraduate

What is Public Policy?

Public policy is the study of identifying, addressing, and solving social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Public policy prepares students for careers in government, politics, and law while serving in public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector firms.

B.A. in Public Policy

BA/MPP Program

Master of Public Policy

Other Programs

Upcoming Events

Meet the Dean

Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the UCR School of Public Policy (SPP) in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as Founding Dean of SPP.

News

Presley Center Hosts Law School Webinar

UCR Students Discuss Media Bias and Filter Bubbles

UCR Students Host Generations Dialogue

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