Education

The School offers a range of graduate programs in the social sciences and public policy. Complementing these programs are initiatives designed to better connect undergraduate education to faculty research and graduate training through mentoring, collaborative research, and specialized community-based research projects.

In Fall 2008, the School is offering its second "open" course, free to the public. "Policy Advice to the Next President" will feature notable guest speakers and engaging dialogue on Wednesday nights throughout the semester. This unique course builds on the success of last Spring's "21st Century City Seminar," which featured guests such as Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, and was attended by policymakers, businesspeople, and residents from throughout the region.

Learn more about this Fall's "Policy Advice to the Next President".

In Fall 2007, the School launched the Graduate Certificate in Urban Studies, which offers an interdisciplinary concentration in social science approaches to urban policy issues. The Certificate is not a stand-alone program, but is anchored by and incorporated into participating graduate programs. To learn more about the certificate, click here.