Preparing for a Career in Public Policy
Our unique career-focused curriculum balances Pepperdine's distinctive coursework with numerous professional development opportunities - both inside and outside the classroom.
Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy offers a Masters Degree in Public Policy and joint-degree programs in partnership with Pepperdine's top-ranked graduate schools for business and law.
Learn about the experienced practitioners who guide the academic experience at Pepperdine as they continually shape policy in their work.
The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership works with local government and organizations to promote civic involvement in policy.
The Edwin Meese III Institute serves as the new academic home for scholarship, teaching, and events focused on connecting America’s founding principles to today’s national policy challenges.
The School of Public Policy creates a community of scholarly excellence through research initiatives, student-led publications, conferences, and more.
Featured Events
The School of Public Policy is host to several noteworthy visiting scholars, public- and private-sector officials, and policy leaders, providing students the chance to interact with those responsible for shaping policy in their respective fields.
