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The tools and knowledge that you gain in the Master of Public Policy program will help you make a difference in your community and beyond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  maroonBox\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Program Details<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p>Credits: 30<\/p>\n<p>Format: hybrid \/ online<\/p>\n<p>Full-time\/Part Time Option: FT or PT<\/p>\n<p>Estimated cost (per credit \/ total):<\/p>\n<p>Per credit = \u00a0$930.19<br \/>\n30 credits total = $27,905.70<br \/>\n(<a href=\"\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/#grad\">cost details<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Duration: 2 year FT, 2.5-5 years PT<\/p>\n<p>Start Term: Fall<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/graduate\/requirements\/\">See Admissions Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mpp\/curriculum\/\">View Curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  maroonBox\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">LEARN MORE<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\nlabel{\r\ndirection: ltr;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    border: 0;\r\n    font: inherit;\r\n    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n    font-family: \"Sarabun\", sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    padding: 2px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    float: none;\r\n    width: auto;\r\n}\r\ninput[type=text], input[type=email], select {\r\n    direction: ltr;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-family: \"Sarabun\", sans-serif;\r\nfont-size: 15px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    background-color: #fff;\r\n    border-color: #666;\r\n    padding: 3px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    outline: none;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\nborder:1px solid #666;\r\n}\r\n\r\ninput[type=text], input[type=email] {\r\n    width: 95%;\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\nbutton{\r\ndirection: ltr;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    -webkit-appearance: none;\r\n    width: auto;\r\n    font-family: \"Sarabun\", sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    height: auto;\r\n    line-height: normal;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    background: #862632;\r\n    border-width: 1px;\r\n    border-color: #862632;\r\n    border-style: solid;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    font-weight: normal;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    text-shadow: none;\r\n    padding: 10px 20px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 1px 1px #eeeeee;\r\n    margin: 10px;\r\n    margin-left: 0;\r\n    margin-right: 0;\r\n    vertical-align: middle;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"form_4a9d9842-11da-4630-8c01-35e0c822f5cf\">Loading...<\/div><script>\/*<![CDATA[*\/var script = document.createElement('script'); script.async = 1; script.src = 'https:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/register\/?id=4a9d9842-11da-4630-8c01-35e0c822f5cf&output=embed&div=form_4a9d9842-11da-4630-8c01-35e0c822f5cf' + ((location.search.length > 1) ? 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