Women in Politics and Public Policy

Admission Requirements

The program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of undergraduate majors. To be eligible for admission, the applicant must:
  • hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent;
  • submit an official transcript;
  • arrange for a personal interview with program staff;
  • submit a completed application with fee; and
  • provide two written recommendations.

While the academic classes meet two evenings per week, the program includes a substantive internship and is full-time over two semesters. Students are admitted in September only for the full program. Financial assistance is available through the Betty Taymor Scholarship Fund.

Cost Academic Year 2009-10*
$9,000 plus a $345 University’s combined new student fee
Total Program Cost: $9,345

*Cost subject to increase each academic year