Bachelor鈥檚 + Master鈥檚 in just 5 years

The BA in Political Science to Master of Public Policy dual-degree program allows students to finish both an undergraduate degree and graduate degree at 91成人导航 in just five years. A total of five courses are double counted toward both degrees, giving students significant time and financial savings. You will finish this program on 91成人导航鈥檚 Sacramento Campus, which offers a robust network for internships during the fifth year and many local employment opportunities in public policy upon graduation.

Pathway breakdown
  • BA in Political Science 鈥� complete in 3.5 years
  • MPP 鈥� coursework starts in the program鈥檚 fourth year and completes after year 5
  • Total time to BA & MPP degree: 5 years
  • 5 courses double count towards both degrees
  • Study at both the Stockton and Sacramento campuses鈥�
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Fast track your career in public policy

Professor Keith Smith explains what sets 91成人导航鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Master鈥檚 in Public Policy program apart, from its accelerated pathway to our prime campus locations in Stockton, the San Joaquin County seat and Sacramento, California鈥檚 state capital.

Study in California's Capital

Earn a Master of Public Policy in California's capital city of Sacramento, where crucial policy decisions that impact the entire nation 鈥� including important economic policies 鈥� are made.

McGeorge School of Law

The MPP program is the first of its kind by a law school and offers a unique blend of legal analysis with the data skills, research, analysis and evaluation that are gained with a background in economics.

Public Policy careers

Our MPP graduates have gone on to work in government, non-government, and private sector jobs, including:

  • Climate and transportation analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Program analyst
  • Legislative aide
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Contact Us

Program Directors

Brian Klunk, Associate Professor of Political Science
Email: bklunk@pacific.edu

Jeffrey Michael, Director, McGeorge MPA & MPP Programs
Email: jmichael@pacific.edu