Academics

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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
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MPA vs. MPP: How Are They Different?
Plus, Explore Their Similarities and Discover Carsey's MPP degree and MPA degree
For undergraduates and working professionals, understanding the distinct differences and similarities within a public-service master’s degree program ... Learn More
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Top 5 Reasons to Pursue an Accelerated Master’s Degree at UNH
The Carsey School Offers Accelerated Options for its MPP Degree and MPA Degree
This article outlines the 5 top reasons why students should consider applying for one of the accelerated 1-year masters programs available at UNH. It ... Learn More
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USNH Employees – Earn Your Masters Degree from the Carsey School for Free!
Take Advantage of Your USNH Tuition Benefits Today
Employment within the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) offers benefits beyond the beautiful campus, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement ... Learn More
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What Can I Do with a Masters in Public Policy?
Find a good-paying job? Yep. Explore different career options? Certainly.
What can you do with a Masters in Public Policy and why should you earn this graduate degree? 1. To help make a difference in the world by working in ... Learn More