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Program Contacts
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| Martin Luby mluby1@austin.utexas.edu | Patrick Wong | Laura Roach |
Location
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
2300 Red River St.
Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 3
Austin, TX 78712-1536
Main Phone
512-471-3200
Overview
Mission Statement: The Master of Public Affairs (MPAFFMPAff) program prepares leaders with the knowledge and skills to address critical public policy challenges in city, state, and federal government, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Drawing upon world-renowned multidisciplinary faculty, a global network of alumni, and the resources of The University of Texas, our graduates are uniquely qualified to shape 21st century public policy.
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The Master of Public Affairs (MPAFFMPAff) degree is the oldest and largest degree offered by the LBJ School. It was one of the first graduate degree programs to blend academic theory with practical experience. The founding principles of the School emphasize practical and interdisciplinary training of students. The School consciously chose the title of public affairs to address a broader audience of public servants, including those in elected office, special interest organizations, and government agencies.
Many, if not all, the health issues Dell Medical school educates its students on have substantial public policy implications. There is a great need to train physician-leaders who have expertise in health education, health policy and public affairs. This is critical given the changing landscape of the United States modern health care system. Medical and public affairs students will benefit greatly by the diverse perspectives and training each have received and are brought into the classroom.
The MD/MPAFF MPAff dual degree will leverage each programs’ leadership and expertise in its respective fields to provide training in both health educations and public policy. The program will combine classroom theory and practical knowledge with hands-on connection to the medical field, for profit, non-profit and government sectors.
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- Leadership and ethics
- Facility at working with diverse populations
- Communication – writing, public speaking and presenting materials effectively
- Negotiation skills
- Decision making with varying levels of evidence
- Research design and analytical approaches (quantitative and qualitative)
- Problem solving
- Managing people/human resources
- Innovations in new analytic and management technologies
- Performance measures and contracting
- Project management
- Budgeting/financial management/contracting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Foundations of policymaking and history of public policy
- Campaigning/swaying public opinion
Virtual Information Session
Click here to view the recorded information session delivered to MS1 students on March 1, 2021. (Click SSO (domain: utexas) and log in with your UT EID.)
Curriculum
Courses:
Common Core (6 courses)
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The internship requirement is waived for MD/MPAFF MPAff dual degree students.
Degree Format
The MPAFF MPAff degree program is typically delivered in an in-person format.
Degree Requirements
The MPAFF MPAff degree requires completion of 48 credit hours of coursework. Of the required credit hours, 27 hours are core coursework and 21 additional hours are self-selected electives. Students in the MD/MPAFF MPAff dual-degree program can utilize various medical school courses noted in the DMS four-year curriculum under Leadership, Interprofessional Education, Multidisciplinary electives, to fulfill requirements for both degrees, thus decreasing the overall number of hours required to obtain the MPAFF MPAff degree within the dual degree arrangement by 15 credit hours (for a total of 33 credit hours).
Tuition and Fees
See the Tuition page for more information.
Application Instructions
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Application Link: https://lbj.utexas.edu/mpaff-how-to-apply |
This program is only for third-year Dell Medical School students who are accepted into the Public Affairs dual degree program. In order to apply for the MD/MPAFF MPAff dual degree program, students must be in good academic standing at Dell Medical School.
- Please navigate to https://lbj.utexas.edu/mpaff-how-to-apply and follow the application instructions listed there.
Orientation
When known, the orientation date will be listed in the DMS MS3 Academic calendar.
Graduation
See the Graduation page for more information.
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