joyk

Schools Applying To: NYU Wagner, Baruch (MPA programs for Spring 2013, PT and working FT) Undergraduate institution: Large public school in NY Undergraduate GPA: 3.4 with upward trend (up to 3.89) Undergraduate Majors: Public Policy, Minor in Economics GRE: did not and will not be taking GRE Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 2 Years of Relevant Work Experience: 1.5 yrs. professional experience + several internships in nonprofit/public sector Describe Relevant Work Experience: Nonprofit development/fundraising, program evaluation and policy analysis. Heavy emphasis on data analysis and management. Quant: 18 credits in Economics (minor), statistics, computer modeling for decision support (decision analysis, system dynamics), calculus 1, all with at least a B+ grade Strength of SOP: Good - I think my work history will speak for itself. Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Mixed - 1 professional from my mentor/supervisor who has a Ph.D, was a professor and most importantly, is impressed with my problem solving and thinking outside the box ability. 1 standard academic. Other: I'm rolling the dice and applying to MPA programs without taking the GRE. Neither NYU nor Baruch require it for someone with my academic and professional history.

Does anybody know of Public Policy programs with a strong decision-making analysis/political psychology focus? So far I've only found SUNY Albany and Carnegie Mellon to offer the types of courses I'm looking for. Plus, I've found a few doctoral programs in political psych but no masters degrees.