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Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management Major in Pennsylvania
You'll spend three years at Messiah working toward a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in politics and international relations followed by two years at Carnegie Mellon University to receive a M.S. in public policy and management.
Study Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management at a Christian University
This accelerated program option will provide you the opportunity to streamline your undergraduate and advanced degrees. If you are interested in pursuing this option, you should enter Messiah University as a politics and international relations major, and plan on working for three years at Messiah toward a B.A. in politics and international relations. Then, in the fall of your junior year, if qualified, you may apply for acceptance to study for two years at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world's top public affairs graduate schools, to additionally receive an M.S. in public policy and management.
(Note: acceptance into the Carnegie Mellon University program is not guaranteed. However, if not accepted into the 3+ program, students may continue toward completion of their B.A. in politics and international relations at Messiah University.)
Learn more
For more information about the 3+ partner program with CMU, contact Robin Lauermann, chair of Messiah's Department of History, Politics and International Relations.
Programs related to Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management
In the Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management:
Politics and International Relations with Political Studies (B.A. from Messiah University) Public Policy and Management (M.S. from Carnegie Mellon)
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
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Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.