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Cultural Competency | The Healthy City

Learn how Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy can equip professionals with the necessary skills through their Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement for Local Government.

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Addressing Climate Change

Pepperdine's Master’s in Public Policy program takes a holistic approach to various policies and has selected specialization courses that explore the different dimensions of climate change.

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MPP/JD Joint Degree: A Powerful Combination for Legal and Policy Leadership

Explore the benefits of Pepperdine's MPP/JD joint degree program and learn how it prepares students for successful careers in law and policy.

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The Connection Between a Master of Public Policy and Education Policy

Learn how an MPP and education policy works seamlessly to navigate the vastly complex landscape of the American political system.

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Top 5 Reasons an Internship Enhances a Master of Public Policy

Participation in an internship program is a requirement for graduation at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy.

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What Can I Do with an MPP/MDR Degree?

Learn how a joint Master of Public Policy and a Master of Dispute Resolution can further your career.

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What is an MPP Salary?

The job and salary opportunities provided by a master of public policy are vast and distinctively unique to a prospective student’s choice of an MPP and their career plans.

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What can I do with an MPP/JD Degree?

What you can do with a joint Master of Public Policy and a Juris Doctor degree from a student perspective.

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How Should I Choose My Public Policy Grad Program?

With so many grad school options, making four important comparisons by asking the right questions can help you decide where you should invest your time and money.

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What did FDR Mean by a "Living Wage"?

President Joesph Biden hopes his actions to mirror those of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), more than eight decades ago, will coax Congress into passing a national minimum wage.