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;
- provide two written recommendations; and
- submit a two-part essay: In part 1 (no more than 300 words), give your reasons for wishing to attend graduate school. In part 2 (at least 1,200 words), indicate your specific interests, and the kind of work you would like to do, in your intended field.
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