School of Public Policy

University of California, Riverside

Solutions for the Region, Solutions for the World

UC Riverside's mission begins where policy has its greatest impact and that's within communities.


By studying the complex issues shaping Inland Southern California, students gain firsthand experience developing evidence-based solutions with national and global relevance.


That's what "Solutions for the Region, Solutions for the World" means in practice.

Why Choose UC Riverside?

See and hear the UC Riverside Experience

Kathryn Wren

Hear how Kathryn  found a program that bridged theory and practice, preparing her for a career in public policy

Jessica Bradford

Meet Jessica  and discover why she believes lasting environmental change begins with better public policy.

Dean's Ambassador Program

Explore how Dean's Ambassadors develop leadership skills while representing UC Riverside at high-profile public events and policy initiatives.

Listen, learn, and be inspired by the conversations driving public policy across Inland Southern California and beyond

Master of Public Policy

Academics

Curriculum and Electives

Core Courses

The Policy Process

Policy Analytics Methods

Institutional Context

Capstone


Electives

Crime Policy
Environmental Policy
Health Policy
Housing Policy
Geospatial Analysis
Immigration Policy
Public Finance

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Applied

Capstone



Discover how UC Riverside students transform classroom learning into real-world policy solutions through faculty-recognized capstone research.

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Veterans

Service to Service

Recognized as a "Best for Vets" and Military Friendly® School, UC Riverside also provides dedicated support through its Veterans Resource Center to help you succeed in graduate school and beyond.

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Policy Solution Centers

Partnership

Center for Community Solutions

Work alongside faculty and community leaders to tackle real public policy challenges that shape the future of Inland Southern California and beyond

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Impact

Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies

Join a community of researchers and students committed to creating fairer, more effective criminal justice systems through evidence and action

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Mapping

Center for Geospatial Sciences

Explore how maps, data, and technology come together to tackle some of society's biggest public policy challenges through cutting-edge geospatial research

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Your UC Riverside Journey Starts Here

Admissions Information and Financial Support