Pepperdine School of Public Policy Announces Master of Public Policy Washington, DC, Track

The Pepperdine School of Public Policy has announced the launch of the Master of Public Policy Washington, DC Track, which will begin in the spring 2025 semester. This programmatic expansion will provide degree candidates with the option to complete their last semester at Pepperdine’s Washington, DC, campus, offering returning students a unique opportunity to accelerate their professional development initiatives in the nation’s capital.

Students will take a full course load at the Pepperdine Washington, DC, campus located on Pennsylvania Avenue, only a few blocks away from the White House. Alongside academic coursework, students will benefit from early career entry and cultural experiences carefully curated to provide a deep immersion into DC life. With its close proximity to Capitol Hill, government agencies, K Street, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations, this program offers students unparalleled access to the epicenter of political decision-making and action.

The bicoastal MPP Track was designed for the public policy student who aspires to have a career in Washington, DC, and the prepackaged, cohort-model curriculum to be offered is crafted for those who have a particular interest in the school’s American politics and policy and international relations and national security specializations. 

"The nation's capital is an important city for the School of Public Policy for obvious reasons,” said Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy. “I look forward to the next chapter of public policy education at Pepperdine University with the introduction of this new bicoastal master of public policy track that will engage students in the critical policy work and thought leadership taking place in Washington, DC.”

Those interested in participating in the MPP Washington, DC, Track can find more information on the School of Public Policy website.