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MAPP697 - Public Policy Project Capstone

Course Details

Course Code: MAPP697 Course ID: 4936 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

The Public Policy Project Capstone course gives students the opportunity to choose a current policy in which they are interested and conduct an in-depth policy analysis from many critical perspectives. This will be supported by submissions of a policy brief, target audience assessment, budgetary analysis and timeline and a strategic media plan. The creative project must demonstrate originality and will follow the style requirements set by the department currently the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual. NOTE: This course may not be taken until all other courses are COMPLETED.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 Course Dates08/03/2026 - 11/22/2026 Start Month August SessionSummer 2026 Session K Weeks16 Week session
Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 Course Dates10/05/2026 - 01/24/2027 Start Month October SessionFall 2026 Session A Weeks16 Week session
Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 Course Dates12/07/2026 - 03/28/2027 Start Month December SessionFall 2026 Session C Weeks16 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.