Public Policy and Juris Doctor Dual Degree (M.P.P./J.D.) Spotlight

"I am excited about learning the different types of fields and careers and having the ability to learn plenty more about criminal justice issues and how we can move towards a more restorative justice system. "       ~(MPP) Alum Ellie Masson '22G — Shelburne, VT

"Take full advantage of all the opportunities that Carsey offers! The faculty is second to none and have unbelievable experience. Listen to their stories and learn from their lessons."        ~(MPP) Alum Tara Griffin '19G

"I enjoy testing my students’ ability to think critically and solve problems within a 'politically charged collaborative process.'"       ~ Carolyn Arcand

In summer 2018, Justin Klingler '18 '19G spent nine weeks interning at the Community Development Finance Authority connecting his classroom lessons to real world applications. As an accelerated master’s in public policy major,…

Congratulations to Master in Public Policy graduate Sarah Wrightsman '15, '17G, who was named to the New Hampshire Union Leader's 40 Under Forty list for 2020.

Carina DeBarcelos '19G made the most of her graduate student experience at UNH, and her almost two years on campus ended with one more achievement: The Distinguished Wildcat Award, which she received from the Graduate Student Senate…

"Be eager to learn and discover what issue areas you are passionate about. Say 'Yes!' to every opportunity – you never know where it'll take you."        ~ (MPP) Alum Sarah Nadeau '19 '20G | The Washington Center (TWC) program at UNH, Class of 2019

"Having the experiences associated with the Accelerated Masters in Public Policy program has been really helpful in learning more about what I am interested in and how to best apply my skillset. "       ~(Accelerated MPP) Alum Meriah Metzger  — Shelburne, VT

" I've become hooked on policy and am really excited to start this program and a new career path!"       ~(MPP) Student Christina Dubin — Portsmouth, NH

Education: I did my undergrad at UNH and I was a dual major in History and Justice Studies with minors in Sociology and Forensics. Why did you decide to pursue a Masters in Public Policy? I was originally interested in law school with the intention of going into immigration law but after…

"I found [the Washington, D.C., Colloquium] to be the most valuable aspect of the program because I got to apply classroom skills to the real world of policymaking."       ~(MPP) Alum Jordyn Kafka '19, '20G

Michael Ettlinger, director of the Carsey School, sat down with WalletHub to answer questions relating to a recent study that the personal finance website released regarding the U.S.’s most and least self-reliant states.