Drive change. Build the future you want.
Building a world that works better for everyone starts with bolder leadership and better policies – and that starts right here, with you. Find your public service master’s program at the University of New Hampshire. Start to affect change in the fields that drive change, from public policy to community development.
Online Programs of Study
In-Person Programs of Study
Four of our public service programs support Returning Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) in partnership with the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program.
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Partnership Programs Offering Scholarships
97%
Of Public Service Alumni Employed Within Six Months Of Graduation
79%
Of Public Service Students Participate In Internships, Clinicals, Fieldwork or Research
What will you study?
It takes real know-how to drive meaningful change in the public sector, whether it’s setting benchmarks for your environmental nonprofit, navigating local and state grants for community development or deciding on the right public health intervention. That’s why what you learn and how you learn it will be oriented around the challenges you’ll face in the field. Don’t just study resource management – meet with nonprofits to talk about how they do the most good for the most people. Don’t just read about critical legislation - forge common ground. Engage deeply with evidence-based practices in your field. Collaborate with stakeholders. Immerse yourself in solutions. Lead.
Program Highlights
Experiential coursework and professional opportunities
Advance your expertise by working to address real-world challenges in your field.
Flexible degree pathways and formats
Full-time, part-time, online and in-person options available. Certain programs also offer unique pathways for both emerging and mid-career professionals.
Incredible networking opportunities
Meet with policy leaders and changemakers at the local, state and federal level – and build connections with your talented cohort.
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Student Spotlight
Derek's journey from UNH student-athlete to MPA graduate and Diversity Hall of Fame awardee is a testament to his commitment to service, leadership, and diversity. His dedication to giving back reflects the values of the Carsey School of Public Policy: fostering leaders who drive change in their communities.
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Student Spotlight
“I want to reframe everyone’s mindset that nursing and human security can’t go together, because they can and should. I think there’s this very strong, preconceived notion that nurses are at the bedside and we’re just clinicians,” says Kristy Miyashita, a current master’s student pursuing a Global Conflict and Human Security degree from the Carsey School of Public Policy. “I want to reframe that mindset.”
