Hello!
Essentially, I already have the perfect job for me, and I think graduate study would qualify me for better pay, academic credibility and job placement. My position has a lot to do with public policy, but not a lot to do with economics and quantitative analysis like most MPA/MPP programs focus on and look for in applicants.
I head public policy initiatives for a reproductive justice organization (focused on maternal health and LGBTQ rights). So, I lobby, draft legislation, monitor policy, lead local public policy campaigns, aid in local election campaigns, write curricula and analysis, plan events, present at conferences, guest-lecture at universities, and a bit of research.
I'm looking for a MPA/MPP that would prefer someone who wants to be more of an activist-scholar. Looking for a school that finds my work experience relevant, and has a program that would help me further my career.
From what I've read and heard, the following schools that match my qualifications and aspirations are: Case Western Georgia State University Columbia Michigan Duke Georgetown
What have others heard?
Thank you in advance.