MPP Grad Program options for local/domestic policy

[sryan13]

I'm wondering what public policy schools would be best for someone looking for a domestic/ local policy specifically with a focus on environmental and energy policy. It seems like a lot of schools focus on more of the international development angle. I have a 3.96 GPA, and would have three years of work experience at an environmental trade association.

[makingtheleap.back]

HKS, Chicago, Georgetown, Duke. I'm heading to Duke in the Fall and started a domestic policy thread in the Government Affairs forum. Come and join the domestic policy wonkdom! 

[sryan13]

10 hours ago, 1%learnings said:

* isn't it interesting how not a single person replied to their own question... (edit: oh that's a different person.... ha)

* then again, you at least have more than 1 post......

* if you already picked a school, what's the goals of your question?

* how come you haven't looked at any ranking yet?

I actually haven't picked a school yet. And I have looked at rankings, but I do not think those are very comprehensive or a good measure in terms of employment prospects. Most of the programs I've seen focus on national (fed gov)/ international policy not, and my interests aren't in those big picture items.

[3dender]

If you like the west coast, Berkeley-Goldman does great work in this area and can get you set up anywhere out there.

[1%learnings]

10 hours ago, sryan13 said:

do not think those are very comprehensive or a good measure in terms of employment prospects

* well, there are no better solutions currently are there?

10 hours ago, sryan13 said:

Most of the programs I've seen focus on national (fed gov)/ international policy not, and my interests aren't in those big picture items.

* most, but not all, have you not run across any that are local/domestic related

* almost all the top schools would enable anyone to do anything they want

* the top schools would always be the best for anything in every area

* please feel free to provide any case examples contrary to the above

Edited June 15, 2017 by 1%learnings

[makingtheleap.back]

I second Berkeley as being great for domestic policy as well! 

Edited June 15, 2017 by makingtheleap.back
Removed inaccurate info.

[1%learnings]

* what research have you done on your question? post here

[1%learnings]

* isn't it interesting how not a single person replied to their own question... (edit: oh that's a different person.... ha)

* then again, you at least have more than 1 post......

* if you already picked a school, what's the goals of your question?

* how come you haven't looked at any ranking yet?

Edited June 14, 2017 by 1%learnings