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The 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 or global scale. With an interdisciplinary curriculum, hands-on experience, and strong industry connections, MAPP prepares graduates to influence change in the public and private sectors alike.
Become a data-driven decisionmaker and policy leader, using the latest tools of economic and research analytics to find ethically-grounded approaches to lead change and improve lives.
Discover the unique advantages of The College of Idaho’s MAPP program — a transformative flexible curriculum grounded in applied learning. Complete your degree in as little as 18 months, while advancing your analysis and leadership expertise.
Your journey through the MAPP curriculum is customized to match your experience and ambitions. Our program is 36 credit hours and offers a bespoke curriculum through 10 uniquely crafted courses focused on current issues facing the Intermountain West and a two-course practicum series through which you will apply the tenets of economics, public policy and data analytics to a specific issue in your field or employment.
Throughout the program, you will engage with policy professionals on current Intermountain West issues and have the opportunity to interact with state and local lawmakers, lobbyists, leaders of nonprofit organizations, corporations and government agencies and citizens around current policy issues.
Our MAPP program launches a new cohort each fall. Complete the MAPP curriculum in just 18 months over six 10-week terms! Our next cohort’s academic calendar is as follows:
| 2026-2027 AY | Term | Term Dates |
| 26-27 Fall Block 2 | September 2026 | 09/28/26-12/13/26 |
| 26-27 Spring Block 1 | January 2027 | 01/04/27-03/14/27 |
| 26-27 Spring Block 2 | March 2027 | 03/22/27-05/30/27 |
| 2027-2028 AY | Term | Term Dates |
| 27-28 Fall Block 1 | July 2027 | 07/12/27-09/19/27 |
| 27-28 Fall Block 2 | September 2027 | 09/27/27-12/12/27 |
| 27-28 Spring Block 1 | January 2028 | 01/03/28-03/12/28 |
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Whether 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. Let’s turn your passion into policy.
Advance your expertise, expand your influence and drive positive change through the flexible MAPP curriculum at The College of Idaho. Whether your goal is leadership, advocacy or policy change, our flexible program empowers you to achieve it on your terms.
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