Mills College Public Policy Program: What is Public Policy?

What is Public Policy?

The field of public policy is focused on understanding and solving public problems. Whether you're interested in protecting the environment, fighting poverty, or ensuring access to healthcare, a master's degree in public policy will prepare you with the analytical tools you need to develop and implement effective solutions.

Dr. Carol Chetkovich, professor of public policy and program director of the Mills College Master of Public Policy Program, discusses educating students to solve public problems. Learn why she feels she is training "warriors" at Mills who can make a meaningful difference.

For more information about the Master of Public Policy Program at Mills College, visit www.mills.edu/publicpolicy.