About

The Humphrey School is one of the few policy schools in the country that offers courses on women and policy, and students from across the world come here to pursue a concentration in women and public policy while obtaining a Master of Public Policy, Master of Urban and Regional Planning, mid-career Master of Public Affairs, or Master of Science.

Faculty

The faculty and fellows of the Humphrey School have strong expertise in the issues of employment discrimination, feminist economics, feminist organizations, population policy, women's human rights, and women's leadership. Students also can draw on the University's outstanding faculty in other departments, particularly women's studies and feminist studies.

Faculty Partners

Alumni

Center on Women and Public Policy alumni are bringing a gender lens to government, non-profit and private organizations throughout Minnesota, the nation and the world.

Selected Alumni Profiles

Student Research

Check out the important gender research being conducted by Humphrey School students.

Requirements

Students must take PA 5601 Survey of Women, Law, and Public Policy in the U.S.   The concentration requires nine credits as well as a seminar (PA 8081) or workshop (PA 8082) in women and public policy.  Beyond these requirements, students should take advantage of the opportunity to define their own concentrations. 

Concentration requirements (PDF)

Spring 2012 Pre-approved Course (PDF)

Fall 2011 Pre-approved Courses (PDF)

Sample Courses

NEW SPRING 2012: PA5690 Gender across the Curriculum

PA 5590 Topics in Economic and Community Development: Gender and Development

PA 5301: Population Methods and Issues for the U.S. and Third World

PA 5490 Topics in Social Policy: Early Childhood and Social Policy

PA 5522  International Development Policy, Family and Health

PA 5601 Survey of Women, Law, and Public Policy in the United States

PA 5690 Feminist Perspectives on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

PA 5890  Women in Armed Conflict

PA 5431 Public Policies on Work and Pay