JU Public Policy Institute Launches

[Metro Jacksonville]

JU Public Policy Institute Launches



After percolating along for a while, JU has now officially launched the first Public Policy Institute to offer a Masters in Public Policy Program in the state of Florida.  Former General Counsel Rick Mullaney, one of the leading public policy experts in defense against the Dark Arts and a national consultant on the structure of Consolidated Government is the founding Director of the Institute, and he has landed a powerful Board of Directors as well as some impressive sponsorships.  Join us after the jump for the details.

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[CityLife]

Good news for Jax and congrats to JU, but its not the first public policy institute in the state. FSU has a Center for Criminology and Public Policy and an Institute on Aging and Public Policy, as well as quite a few others that study some type of Public Policy related issue. I'm sure UF has quite a few as well and UF's Bob Graham Center is pretty darn impressive. Though I suppose this may the only one with a broad focus on general public policy.

The institute may well be a success from a research standpoint, but given the current economy and job market in the area/state, I'm not so sure there is a need for public policy students. I'm in a field somewhat similar to public policy and I don't think I've seen a job in the area lately that graduates of this program would get.

[fieldafm]

It's the first public policy institute in the state to offer a masters in public policy. 

Neither FSU nor UF offer an MPP along with joint degrees MBA/MPP, JD/MPP and MMS/MPP.

It's a big deal for JU and the city.  It will only grow from here.

[CityLife]

Good news for Jax and congrats to JU, but its not the first public policy institute in the state. FSU has a Center for Criminology and Public Policy and an Institute on Aging and Public Policy, as well as quite a few others that study some type of Public Policy related issue. I'm sure UF has quite a few as well and UF's Bob Graham Center is pretty darn impressive. Though I suppose this may the only one with a broad focus on general public policy.

The institute may well be a success from a research standpoint, but given the current economy and job market in the area/state, I'm not so sure there is a need for public policy students. I'm in a field somewhat similar to public policy and I don't think I've seen a job in the area lately that graduates of this program would get.

Actually it is the first one in the state Jeremy   Vocabulary Word Similarity in titles not withstanding.

I'll give you that its the first with a generically named title, but not the first with a mission in studying Public Policy.

And Field, FSU offers a Masters in Applied American Politics and Policy.  UF has a Masters in Political Science with a concentration in Public Affairs or Political Campaigning. Essentially the exact same thing, just differently worded titles. Both UF and FSU have multiple programs in the public policy realm and they offer quite a few degrees in those areas to let the students narrow the scope of their studies or do dual degrees. When I was at FSU's DURP, about half the students were also getting a JD, MBA, Real Estate, Politics and Policy, Public Admin, Geography, or other similar degree.

Still very good news for JU, but not exactly groundbreaking.

[Tacachale]

This is evidently the first Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program in the state. This is an established professional degree and one of several in the public affairs field. It is true that several of these degrees now overlap. However, the degree FSU has (MAAPP) is some crazy thing they appear to have made up, even if the curriculum is similar. The UF degree is a Political Science masters that offers concentrations in public policy and such; it's a different degree.

This is good news for JU and for Jacksonville. Hats off to Rick for his involvement.

[ben says]

This is unquestionably good news. End of story.

[CityLife]

This is evidently the first Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program in the state. This is an established professional degree and one of several in the public affairs field. It is true that several of these degrees now overlap. However, the degree FSU has (MAAPP) is some crazy thing they appear to have made up, even if the curriculum is similar. The UF degree is a Political Science masters that offers concentrations in public policy and such; it's a different degree.

Same degree. Different name. The FSU degree is just a jazzed up name. My brother is studying "Applied Economics" at FSU. Its an Economics Degree. Just like the Master of "Applied Politics and Policy" is a Public Policy masters. In fact FSU even calls its school of Social Sciences the "College of Social Sciences and Public Policy".

Georgia Tech calls its planning degree a MCRP. FSU calls its a MSP. Same degree. Same program of study.

But like Ben says, good news for JU and good news for Jax. End of story.

[CityLife]

Debate over. US News Ranks FSU as the #28 school for a Masters in Public Policy.

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/public-policy-analysis-rankings

[Tacachale]

The US News list seems to be talking about FSU's MPA degree rather than that MAAPP what-have-you. The MPA is an increasingly similar, but traditionally distinct degree from the MPP. Jacksonville appears to be the first school offering an MPP in this state.

On another note, the scholarships going along look solid, and should give the JU program a big advantage over other private schools offering degrees like this. We may well see people coming to Jacksonville specifically for these new degrees. All around a great development for JU.