P4: Pepperdine Policy Partners Program
Partnerships
The Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) stands committed to our founding principles in preparing the next generation of public leaders. Our unique liberal arts curriculum that balances the quantitative aspects of policy analysis with the study of applied history and philosophy continues to develop public leaders who consider their "moral sense" upon entering careers in the private sector, nonprofit and civic arenas, government, and academia.
Some of our most successful students are those who have graduated from or participated in respected social science programs and co-curricular fellowships. To recognize the rigor of these programs, we launched the Pepperdine Policy Partners Program—"P4"—making available admission and program benefits to P4 applicants:
The Fall 2022 application portal opened on Friday, October 1, 2021. GRE/GMAT/LSAT are optional this year.
Confirm P4 Eligibility
Interested in learning more about the P4 Program?
Dean Pete Peterson led a Live from Malibu session for prospective students involved in a P4 institution. We hope this presentation answers most of the frequently asked questions.
P4 Student Testimonials
Anthony Barr
P4 Partner: CCCU
"I chose Pepperdine because of its emphasis on normative questions and moral analysis as an important (but often neglected) aspect of public policy. Given my background in humanities, I was delighted that this school would allow me to continue drawing from the insights of history and philosophy while sharpening my quantitative reasoning skills. As a P4 student, the application process was streamlined and the scholarship offer made the program financially feasible for me."
Simone Nicolson
P4 Partners: CCCU
"[The master of public policy] degree is perfectly tailored to my personal goals and my academic and professional needs. I appreciate that the degree is both quantitative and qualitative, uses applied history on modern problems and solutions, and includes subjects such as economics, political philosophy, and conflict management. I knew that the MPP program was the best path for me to take, and I am grateful I made that decision to apply."
Michael Huling
P4 Partner: PragerForce
"The P4 affiliate program not only exposed me to the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, but expedited the application process to make my transition into graduate school much smoother. The corresponding benefits made the program far more affordable and accessible, and the School of Public Policy's commitment to investing in students by providing us with every opportunity for success is one of many things that makes this institution so special."
Evelyn Torres-Callejas
P4 Partner: Redlands
"My experience at SPP has been enjoyable. I really appreciate the time professors have taken to get to know us on a personal level. I always feel encouraged to participate and most importantly, to ask questions. Being back in the classroom has made my experience even more special. I am happy to say that I am eager to continue my academic and personal growth at SPP."