Academics

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What Is Civic Education and Why Is It Important?
Featuring MPP Student Lucy Heisey
It’s tempting to say the meaning of civic education is to teach information about government. Students must be informed about the structures of their ... Learn More
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10 Careers for Making a Difference
It’s important to find meaning in your work. If you work in public policy, you will be reminded of that importance daily. Air quality, gas prices, tax... Learn More
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6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad School – That Aren’t Student Loans
Paying for grad school can be daunting when most sources encourage taking out large student loans. Luckily, there are a myriad of ways to help ease th... Learn More
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6 Skillsets for Advancing Your First Responder Career
Beyond the specialized training that each first responder completes to learn how to respond to emergencies – like how to splint a leg, operate a fireh... Learn More
A public educator speaks to a class of students during the COVID-19 pandemic
How Has the Pandemic Increased the Need for Public Policy Graduates?
Policymakers have been at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic, responsible for how countries work individually and together to help halt the spread of... Learn More
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How Important Is Experiential Learning to Your Public Policy Education?
It's very important - and it's a key component of our MPP, MPA, MCD, and GCHS graduate degrees
Experiential learning, when paired with a rigorous theoretical knowledge base, can help you get more value out of your graduate program, expand your p... Learn More
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How Can Students Get Involved in Advocacy, Outreach, and Community Service?
Student interest in activism and advocacy is at an all-time high, with movements such as Black Lives Matter, the Me Too movement, and LGBTQ+ receiving... Learn More
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5 Careers for Public Service Graduates
In the United States, 1.3 million charitable nonprofits play critical roles in feeding, sheltering, educating, and strengthening our nation’s communit... Learn More
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How Do Carsey’s Graduate Programs Prepare Students for Nonprofit Management and the Nonprofit Sector?
How can a Master in Public Policy, Master in Public Administration, Global Conflict & Human Security, or Master in Community Development prepare you t... Learn More
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The Carsey School and the Opportunity Finance Network – A Partnership for Education and Advancement
The Carsey School of Public Policy partners with select organizations that share a community-focused mission, among them the Opportunity Finance Netwo... Learn More