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The College of Idaho’s Master of Applied Public Policy (MAPP) program is designed for the next generation of leaders who want to shape, implement, and evaluate public policy on a regional and global scale. With an interdisciplinary curriculum, hands-on experience, and strong industry connections, the College’s MAPP prepares graduates to influence change in the public and private sectors alike.
Focus on real-world applications of public policy through current issues facing the Intermountain West. Solve today’s problems using data-centric methods. Collaborate with state and local government agencies, corporations and nonprofits to promote change.
Through our customized and flexible program, our faculty supports your journey, allowing you to balance a full-time career while advancing your education.
Ready to apply real change in your organization or community? Our MAPP program can guide the way.
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Learn the tenants of economics, public policy and data analytics as they are applied to a specific issue in your field or employment.
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We understand the financial demands of working full-time while pursuing advanced education — our affordable tuition aims to ease that burden.
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Review Admission Requirements & DeadlinesWhether you’re new to grappling with policy issues or a seasoned professional ready to enhance your career, the flexible MAPP degree program prepares you to implement real change in your community or organization.
Months to graduation, rather than the usual two years, saving you time and money.
Courses per 10-week term, allowing you to balance other obligations while advancing your education.
Evening in-person class per week in Boise, providing flexibility and a built-in local network as you enhance your career.
Dr. Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey, an Idaho native, earned her B.A. in political science from BSU and her M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from UCLA. She is a Fellow of the British Academy and served from 2019-2022 as Head of the Government Department at the London School of Economics. She is the author of several books and articles on trade policy, U.S. national security and pending work addressing Idaho wilderness land.
B.A. in Political Science from Boise State University; M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from University of California, Los Angeles. Graham Wallas Professor of Political Science and Fellow of the British Academy at the London School of Economics.
Dr. Stelios Panageotou’s research explores political economy and Critical Theory. His work examines the intersection of capitalist economies and democratic systems. He has published on Greece’s financial crisis and corporate political power. Dr. Panageotou holds a PhD from the University of Tennessee and has contributed to The SAGE Handbook of Political Sociology and Logos: A Journal of Modern Society and Culture.
B.A. in Sociology from University of Tampa; and Ph.D. in Political Economy from University of Tennessee. Assistant Professor in Political Economy at The College of Idaho.
Professor Jodi Nafzger teaches law and ethics and oversees Title IX and Title VI compliance and accessibility services at The College of Idaho. A former prosecutor specializing in domestic violence, she serves as a legal advisor to local police. Nafzger is active in the Idaho State Bar and on the board for JEMfriends, a nonprofit for youth aging out of foster care. She earned her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
B.A. in Journalism with minors in Philosophy and German and J.D. from University of Missouri-Columbia; and graduate certificate in Political Journalism from Georgetown University. Graduate Associate Professor and Director Institutional Compliance at The College of Idaho.
Professor McKay Cunningham teaches a variety of law and policy courses and earned his B.A. and J.D. from Baylor University, where he was managing editor of the Baylor Law Review. He has published 12 law review articles and one monograph focusing on government, gerrymandering, and constitutional law. He is a regular commentator for NPR and PBS and frequently testifies before the California Idaho Legislatures.
B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy and J.D. from Baylor University. Graduate Professor and Director of the Master of Applied Public Policy (MAPP) Program at The College of Idaho.
John Michael Schert, a former dancer with American Ballet Theatre, is an entrepreneur and founder of a creative leadership consultancy. Schert is a former Eisenhower Fellow and has received awards from Boise Young Professionals and the Idaho Business Review. Schert’s work focuses on unlocking leadership pathways across various sectors, drawing on his multidisciplinary training at Harvard and University of Chicago.
B.A. in Ballet from University of North Carolina School of the Arts; and M.P.A. with emphasis in Management, Leadership & Decision Sciences from Harvard Kennedy School. Founder, JMS & Company.
Dr. Andrew Camp earned a B.S. in sociology from University of Nebraska and a M.S. in educational leadership and Ph.D. in education policy from University of Arkansas. He is a Senior Research Associate at the Annenberg Institute, and his research interests include school staffing challenges, teacher quality, and policies that target teacher retention and recruitment.
B.S. in Sociology from the University of Nebraska; M.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas; and a Ph.D. in Education Policy from the University of Arkansas. Senior Research Associate at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University.
Join a program designed for the next generation of leaders. With personalized mentorship, flexible courses and a curriculum grounded in applied learning, The College of Idaho’s Master of Applied Public Policy degree program equips you to drive change in your organization or community — all while maintaining balance in your life.
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