THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO’S
MASTER OF APPLIED PUBLIC POLICY

MONTHS TO EARN YOUR DEGREE

COURSES PER 10-WEEK TERM FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

WEEKLY IN-PERSON SESSION FOR MAXIMUM FLEXBILITY

With 134 years of experience in education, The College of Idaho connects you with our powerful network of leaders. Our bespoke program puts you in direct contact with the changemakers shaping the region:

Learn From Local, State, and National Leaders

• Former governors and current legislators

• Executive directors of leading nonprofits

• Board members of influential for-profit organizations

• Policymakers and change agents across Idaho and the Intermountain West

The Choice is Yours

While others back away from the challenges facing our society, you have the chance to step up and become part of the solution. Engage at an advanced level with the Master of Applied Public Policy at The College of Idaho. 

As a MAPP student, you’ll experience:

• 18 months to graduation, rather than the usual two years, saving you time and money.

• 2 courses per 10 week term, allowing you to balance other obligations while advancing your education.

• Online instruction and weekly in-person gatherings with your cohort, providing flexibility and a built-in network as you enhance your career.

What if You Could Do More To Influence Change?

In an era when many are tempted to disconnect from public discourse, The College of Idaho is taking the opposite approach. We’re empowering leaders like you to engage deeper, think harder, and drive real change through the Master of Applied Public Policy (MAPP).

Turn Data into Action — Learn to Shape Policy with Real Insights

Whether healthcare, education, business, or nonprofits, your field is shaped by policy decisions. Our MAPP program's applied learning approach teaches you to turn data into action. You’ll engage with contemporary policy issues that matter, gaining the tools and insights to tackle them head-on through hands-on projects, case studies, and internships. In other words, this framework equips you with practical tools to influence policy decisions, not just navigate them.

Flexible Master’s Degree for Working Professionals