Master of Arts in Applied Politics

Suffolk University

Our experience-based program is designed to help students become effective leaders and practitioners in the field of public policy. Focusing on the North American political system, you will gain a foundational knowledge in party politics, electoral and advocacy campaigns, public policy, and voting, while also building practical skills in data and policy analysis and writing. A required internship will further strengthen your skills and provide networking contacts to advance your career.
As a student in Suffolk’s Master of Arts in Applied Politics program, you will:
Enhance your expertise and build connections through an internship requirement, completed here in Boston, on Capitol Hill, or abroad, Expand your tactical skills in policy writing, theoretical research, and data analysis, Learn from a distinguished, passionate faculty of academics and practitioners, Practice campaign management strategy in our course ‘Ready, Set, Run’ and our nationally-ranked polling center, the Suffolk University Political Research Center (SUPRC) ,Leverage a network of global Suffolk alumni working in elected office, international diplomacy, business consultancies, lobbying firms, and so much more.
The internship requirement is your opportunity to explore divergent career paths. We’ll work closely with you to design an individual internship experience that helps you advance your career while working around your existing professional and personal obligations. To fulfill the requirement, you must complete at least 200 hours at an internship site (remote or in-person), write a report on your experience, and present the report before a faculty panel.

College of Arts and Sciences