Executive Master in Public Policy (EMPP) Curriculum

The JU EMPP is a two-year, 39 credit hour program. It includes nine core courses, two-semester Capstone Policy Project, and two elective courses. One elective course is PPOL 661 Introduction to Public Administration. Students may take one policy oriented course at Florida Coastal School of Law as their other elective course.

Program Requirements

These courses are designed for candidates who lack basic knowledge in the following disciplines

Core Courses (nine core courses)

The following courses are required for all EMPP students:

Total Credit Hours:

27

Capstone Policy Project (six credit hours)

A Capstone Policy Project is required of all EMPP students. Students choose between working in a small group with a faculty advisor for a real world client organization on a public policy challenge or working with a faculty advisor on a policy question of the student’s choosing. Both options require a research paper and formal presentation to faculty members and policymakers.

Total Credit Hours:

6

Additional Courses Required for EMPP Students (two elective courses)

EMPP students must take two three-credit hour elective courses, which may include one policy oriented course at the Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL). As one elective course, EMPP students must take PPOL 661 Introduction to Public Administration. Diverse policy oriented law school courses at FCSL are available to JU EMPP students and are listed on the JU PPI and FCSL websites.

Total Credit Hours:

6

Total Credit Hours: 39