School of Public Affairs
Up for a challenge? Like exciting travel? How about a potential scholarship?
It's a /RAPP!!
What is /RAPP??
/RAPP is offered by the School of Public Affairs through the Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy (IRAPP), MSU's Program of Distinction. IRAPP brings students and faculty together from across a wide array of disciplines to analyze problems and issues facing the region.
You can add the /RAPP emphasis to your major if you're a student in Geography, Government, Sociology, Environmental Science, or Social Work; it makes a great minor, too!
Why is /RAPP good for me?
Scholarships up to $6000 per year are available for meritorious students You'll have a chance to work closely with great faculty members from a variety of backgrounds Supervised Research Projects and Summer Internships are an important part of the program. Whether you are planning to apply to Grad School, Law School, or have your sights set on a great job after graduation, the experience you'll gain will help get you ahead professionally A chance to work on solving problems and addressing issues directly relevant to our community and the region Exciting class trips (Washington, D.C. and Frankfort, KY)
Add /RAPP to your Major (or minor) at Spring Registration! *Registration begins November 9th
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The Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy (IRAPP) integrates University resources with regional resources to develop the potential of our service region. Academic programs, research initiatives, and service activities connect MSU faculty and students in partnerships with citizens, political leaders, and policymakers to develop action plans that promote the sustainable economic development of the region.
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DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS
Government Program
Government students explore the nature of political life: its ideas, behavior, institutions, and policies in the United States, in other nations, and internationally. The B.A. in Government prepares students for careers in law, teaching, and government service.
B.A. in Government
Government Minor
REGIONAL ANALYSIS and PUBLIC POLICY (RAPP) PROGRAMS
RAPP degrees enhance majors in Environmental Science, Geography, Government, Social Work, and Sociology with Regional Analysis courses which allow students to help understand the culture, government and physical environment of the unique Appalachian Region that M.S.U. serves.
Each degree will be awarded with the Regional Analysis Core, for example:Bachelor of Arts in Geography, with emphasis in Regional Analysis
B.S. in Environmental Science
B.A. in Geography
B.A. in Government
B.A. in Sociology
B.S.W. in Social Work
RAPP Minor
PRE-LAW PROGRAM
The MSU Pre-Law program allows you to select any academic major as preparation for becoming an attorney which requires a bachelor's degree, law degree, and state bar certification. MSU pre-law students usually choose a Government major in preparation for law school.
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
The MPA is a professional course of study for individuals pursuing careers in government, public service, education, and nonprofit organizations.
Masters in Environmental Science with Empahsis in Regional Analysis
Masters in Sociology with an Emphasis in Regional Analysis
