Program Planning
Use these resources to plan your semester and map out your path to graduation. Course offerings lists are not exhaustive and should always be cross-referenced with the UNM Schedule of Classes for the most current and complete information. If you find a course outside the listed offerings that interests you and fits your program plan, contact MPP Director Michael Rocca at msrocca@unm.edu for approval before enrolling.
MPP Handbook
- 2026 MPP Handbook -- Review all guidelines and policies related to the MPP program.
Course Offerings
Fall 2026 Course Offerings — MPP courses available this fall.
Planning Tools
MPP Advisement Sheet — Track your progress toward degree completion. Updated for 2026–2027.
Sample Road Maps
The MPP can be completed on a full-time or part-time schedule. Below are two sample road maps — one for students completing the program in two years, and one for students taking a more flexible three-year path. Both are examples only. Your actual plan will be developed with your faculty advisor and may differ based on your background, interests, and course availability.
Two-Year Plan (Full-Time)
Approximately 3 courses per semester. Best suited for students who can commit to full-time graduate study.
| Year 1 — Fall | Type | Credits | Year 1 — Spring | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Seminar (PUBP 501) | Seminar | 3 | Policy Seminar (PUBP 501) | Seminar | 3 |
| Quantitative Methods I | Core | 3 | Public Economics (ECON 350) | Core | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | Core | 3 | Political Context | Core | 3 |
| ECON 300* (prerequisite) | Pre-req | 3 | Diversity | Core | 3 |
| Total Credits: 12 | MPP Credits: 9 | Total Credits: 12 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 21 | ||||
| Summer (optional — offerings vary) | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (confirm availability with your advisor) | Elective | 3 |
| Cumulative MPP Credits: 24 |
| Year 2 — Fall | Type | Credits | Year 2 — Spring | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Lab I (PUBP 502) | Lab | 3 | Evaluation Lab II (PUBP 502) | Lab | 3 |
| Quantitative Methods II | Core | 3 | Policy Seminar (PUBP 501) | Seminar | 1 |
| Financial Management | Core | 3 | Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Total Credits: 12 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 36 | Total Credits: 7 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 43 | ||||
*ECON 300 is the prerequisite for ECON 350 (Public Economics). It does not count toward your 43 MPP credits. No other core courses have prerequisites.
Three-Year Plan (Part-Time)
Approximately 2 courses per semester. Best suited for working professionals balancing graduate study with other commitments. The Policy Seminar is required in Year 1. The Evaluation Lab can be taken in Year 2 or Year 3 depending on your schedule and readiness.
| Year 1 — Fall | Type | Credits | Year 1 — Spring | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Seminar (PUBP 501) | Seminar | 3 | Policy Seminar (PUBP 501) | Seminar | 3 |
| Quantitative Methods I | Core | 3 | Organizational Behavior | Core | 3 |
| ECON 300* (prerequisite) | Pre-req | 3 | |||
| Total Credits: 9 | MPP Credits: 6 | Total Credits: 6 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 12 | ||||
| Summer (optional — offerings vary) | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective (confirm availability with your advisor) | Elective | 3 |
| Cumulative MPP Credits: 15 |
| Year 2 — Fall | Type | Credits | Year 2 — Spring | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods II | Core | 3 | Public Economics (ECON 350) | Core | 3 |
| Evaluation Lab I (PUBP 502)** | Lab | 3 | Evaluation Lab II (PUBP 502)** | Lab | 3 |
| Total Credits: 6 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 21 | Total Credits: 6 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 27 | ||||
| Year 3 — Fall | Type | Credits | Year 3 — Spring | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | Core | 3 | Policy Seminar (PUBP 501) | Seminar | 1 |
| Diversity | Core | 3 | Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Political Context | Core | 3 | Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits: 9 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 36 | Total Credits: 7 | Cumulative MPP Credits: 43 | ||||
*ECON 300 is the prerequisite for ECON 350 (Public Economics). It does not count toward your 43 MPP credits. No other core courses have prerequisites.
**The Evaluation Lab can be taken in Year 2 or Year 3 depending on your schedule and readiness. Discuss timing with your faculty advisor.
