Master of Public Policy/Master of Social Work

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MPP/MSW students will be simultaneously enrolled in two graduate programs at the two universities, the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

The MPP/MSW dual degree requires a total of 90 credits, with 39 credits in Public Policy and 51 credits in Social Work. Program Code: BSWP.

The MPP curriculum consists of two components - a core set of courses (27 credits total) that provide a foundation in governance, quantitative skills and the practice of public policy and elective courses that allow a deeper dive into a particular area of interest. Students must complete at least 39 MPP credits to earn the MPP/MSW dual degree. The total dual degree is 90 credits.

MPP Coursework (39 credits)

Core Courses (27 credits)

  • PLCY630 Normative and Political Dimensions of Public Policy (3 credits)
  • PLCY631 Governance: Leadership, Management & Accountability (3 credits)
  • PLCY680 Examining Social Identity and Pluralism in Public Policy (3 credits)
  • PLCY640 Microeconomic and Policy Analysis (3 credits)
  • PLCY610 Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy (3 credits)
  • PLCY641 Macroeconomics and Policy Analysis (3 Credits)
  • PLCY670 Public Budgeting and Financial Management (3 Credits)
  • PLCY690 (formerly PLCY699X) Policy Engagement Project (3 Credits)
  • PLCY790 Project Course (3 credits)

MSW Coursework (51 credits)

  • 9 of the 51 MSW credits need to be pre-approved by SPP (These 9 credits added to the 39 MPP credits lands students at the MPP standard of 48 credits.)
  • See here for a list of courses that are already pre-approved. Please discuss your MSW courses with your MSW advisor.

Curriculum Notes:

  • Because the MPP/MSW program is a partnership between two universities, MPP/MSW students will incur mandatory fees if they register at both institutions in the same semester. Please speak with your academic advisors in both programs to create a schedule to limit taking MPP and MSW courses in the same semester. Most students will have to overlap at least once in their program.