Law, Policy and Society - Northeastern University

Law, Policy and Society from Northeastern University is a Campus Master Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Why this graduate degree program may be for you The master?s degree (MS) in Law, Policy and Society is an interdisciplinary public policy program that prepares students for careers in government, non-profit and legal organizations, and research. If you are looking for a public policy program that is more than applied economics, you will appreciate our focus on strategizing public policy.LPS examines law, legal institutions, and public policy from an interdisciplinary social science perspective. Students examine a full range of strategies for creating policy change, including legislation, litigation, the ballot box, and civil action. Students engage in policy analysis and applied research that develops real-world so- lutions to public policy challenges. What can you expect from the program Students begin with core courses in theories of public policy , research methodology, law, and economics. Then each students develops a unique plan of study in his or her chosen policy fields. Students leave the program with solid theoretical grounding in public policy , a toolkit of research methodologies, and expertise in one or more policy areas. Students receive individualized advising from a faculty member in their policy focus area who can guide them in developing a curriculum and planning a career. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and typically have several years of work experience making the classroom environment especially rich. View more details on Northeastern University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.