At the Carsey School, we offer a range of opportunities for students interested in public service and social change. Students gain practical experience through internships, research, and community engagement. Our Master's Degrees in Community Development, Global Conflict & Human Security, Public Administration, and Public Policy offer a special mix of academic rigor and real-life expertise to prepare students for a career with impact. Carsey is a hub for aspiring leaders, emphasizing hands-on learning and collaboration across fields with a strong alumni and partner network.
We offer Accelerated Master's programs in Public Administration, Public Policy, and Global Conflict & Human Security to eligible UNH undergraduates. Students apply in their junior or senior year and begin taking graduate-level courses as a senior, earning up to 12 credits before finishing undergrad.
- Complete your master's in just 12 months
- Receive up to $10,380 in cost savings
- Application fee is waived
- Only 2 Letters of Recommendation required
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"My capstone was on doing a needs assessment of the Freedom Cafe organization here in Durham...It was nice to actually apply what I had learned in a, guided way," Madison Ferreri—GCHS Student
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"I can't even explain the feeling. I just know how proud my mom is, my dad, my grandmom, they just always send me texts—I'm so proud of you, just keep going. Just knowing that they're proud of me—I just can't explain the feeling, it's one of a kind," Nazim Derry—MCD Student
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"I would say I'm really glad that the Carsey School exists! To have a school, a dedicated school of public policy. I think that's really important," Matt Harris—MPA Student
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"Something that is really great about the policy program here, it's very unique in the way that, yes, you're taking core classes, but that doesn't mean you're binded to a strict set of curriculum. You really get to explore what you're passionate about," Kira Nolan—MPP Student
Public Service Master's Virtual Information Sessions
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We are proud to offer a range of tuition assistance including scholarships, education awards, fellowships, and other financial aid options.
Washington, D.C. Colloquium
Dive into the pinnacle of policy! The D.C. Colloquium offers students the opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the heart of American policymaking. This program provides an intensive and experiential learning experience by bringing students to engage with policy makers, practitioners, and experts in various fields.
Center for Impact Finance
Carsey's Center for Impact Finance (CIF) addresses issues surrounding impact finance as a tool to bring better, sustainable, solutions to societal challenges. CIF offers education, training, and mentoring to the next generation of community development practitioners, providing students the opportunity to dive into their passions.
Upcoming Events
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September1712:00pm - 2:30pm, NH Listens' Online Basic Facilitator Training provides an overall glimpse into facilitating for public engagement. It is an introductory training for frameworks on key facilitator concepts for facilitating online and in-person, including drawing people in, managing productive conversations, and strengthening your skills as a facilitator.We welcome everyone, no matter how little or how much you know about facilitation. We love when there is a mix because it always makes for e...
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October112:00pm - 12:45pm, Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation.This session on Asking Good Questions will explore what it means to ask good questions as a facilitator and gain some practice reframing questions for more constructive dialogue.
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October88:00am - 9:00am, Come learn about the One Big Bill Act (OBBA) passed by Congress over the summer with Deborah Fournier, Director of Health Law and Policy at the Institute for Health Policy and Practice at UNH, who will discuss provisions of the law and the implications of new policies on taxes, health access, and food supports.
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October179:30am - 3:00pm, New Hampshire Listens’ in-person Basic Facilitator Training provides a deeper dive into the basics of facilitating for public engagement. It is an interactive, introductory training for tips and practices on key facilitator concepts, including drawing people in, managing productive conversations, and strengthening your skills as a facilitator. We welcome everyone no matter how little or how much you know about facilitation. We love when there is a mix because it always mak...
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November512:00pm - 12:45pm, Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation.The role of a facilitator in many spaces is to support the group in working with and moving through conflict, hold space for conflict resolution, and know when to intervene as a facilitator.
