All students are admitted to the MPPPA into Option A (MPPPA with Courses). Once in the program, students may have the opportunity to transfer to Option B (MPPPA with Internship) or Option C (MPPPA with Thesis). Transfer into the Internship or Thesis Option is not guaranteed and requires permission of the MPPPA Director (Internship) or GPD (Thesis). In order to be considered, students must complete the prescribed number of courses and achieve an acceptable level of academic excellence.
Upon admission into the program, all students are registered in Option A.
Core Courses (9 credits):
POLI 636 Theories of Public Policy and Public Administration
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POLI 644 Research Methods
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POLI 600 Public Policy and the Governmental Process in Canada, OR
POLI 604 Comparative Public Policy, OR
POLI 618 Canadian Public Administration, OR
POLI 622 Comparative Public Administration, OR
POLI 624 Public Administration of Intergovernmental Affairs
Concentration Courses (12 credits):
All students who opt to remain in the Course Only Option must select 4 courses from the subfield concentration of Public Policy and Administration
Approved Elective and Cognate Courses: (12 credits):
Students must select 4 credits from any of the following subfield concentrations or POLI 601: Research Design. It is also possible to take cognate courses offered in related disciplines. Approval of the MPPPA Director is required for all cognate courses.
Extended Research Essay: POLI 691 (12 credits).
The Extended Research Essay is a directed study supervised by a faculty member with whom a student already completed a course in their area of concentration. This degree requirement builds on a term paper submitted at the graduate level and is considered to be a significant revision and extension of the term paper submitted in the concentration course.
Upon admission into the program, students are registered in Option A. Acceptance into Option B (Internship) requires approval of the MPPPA Director and is based on availability of internships, successful completion of course-work, and the student's acceptable level of performance while in the program.
NOTE: The majority of internship positions available are in Ottawa and will require Canadian residency.
For more information on the internship program, please consult our Internship FAQ.
Core Courses (9 credits):
POLI 636 Theories of Public Policy and Public Administration
+
POLI 644 Research Methods
+
POLI 600 Public Policy and the Governmental Process in Canada, OR
POLI 604 Comparative Public Policy, OR
POLI 618 Canadian Public Administration, OR
POLI 622 Comparative Public Administration, OR
POLI 624 Public Administration of Intergovernmental Affairs
Concentration Courses (9 credits):
All students who pursue the Internship Option must select 3 courses from the subfield concentration of Public Policy and Administration
Approved Elective and Cognate Courses: (6 credits):
Students must select 2 elective credits from any of the following subfield concentrations or POLI 601: Research Design. It is also possible to take cognate courses offered in related disciplines. Approval of the MPPPA Director is required for all cognate courses.
Internship with Research Paper: POLI 693 (21 credits).
The internship is a four-month job placement in either the public or private sector. Students are assigned a faculty supervisor for their internship research paper which is presented in an oral examination with the MPPPA director, Supervisor, and Second Reader. The internship research paper is an original theoretical work that comprises a series of policy recommendations that contribute to the policy process.
French Requirement:
Students in the Internship Option are expected to demonstrate an ability to read and understand literature relevant to public policy in French. The language exam consists of translating a passage of French (dictionaries are allowed) into English.
Upon admission into the program, students are registered in Option A. Acceptance into Option C (Thesis) requires approval of the GPD Director and is based on availability of an appropriate supervisor, successful completion of prescribed course-work, and the student's acceptable level of performance while in the program.
Core Courses (6 credits):
POLI 636 Theories of Public Policy and Public Administration
+
POLI 644 Research Methods
Concentration Courses (6 credits):
Students must select their 2 concentration courses from the subfield in which they will write their thesis. Students may write a thesis in the following subfields:
Approved Elective and Cognate Courses (6 credits):
Students may select their 2 elective courses from any subfield concentrations or POLI 601: Research Design. It is also possible to take cognate courses offered in related disciplines. Approval of the GPD Director is required for all cognate courses. Electives courses can be from:
Thesis Proposal: POLI 694 (3 credits).
This course is a directed study involving a comprehensive understanding of the literature in the area of research directly relevant to the thesis topic under the direction of a faculty supervisor. It is usually taken in the last semester of coursework. The written assignment involves a comprehensive literature review, annotated bibliography and research design that culminates in a thesis proposal presented in an oral defence with the GPD, supervisor, and second reader.
Thesis: POLI 696 (24 credits).
Students who elect this option work under the supervision of a faculty thesis director on a topic approved by the students graduate thesis committee. The thesis is defended before a committee consisting of the thesis director and supervisor, and second reader.
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