New England College

Online MA in Public Policy

Information Session
Thursday, June 17th
@ 12:30 PM EST
To hear the audio portion, please Twitter: @onlineNEC
follow the instructions on your screen. Hashtag: #necmapp
Logistics & Commonly Asked Questions

Logistics
• You are in listen-only mode
• Ask questions by typing into the chat box
• All questions will be addressed in the order asked

Commonly Asked Questions

• Will I be able to get copies of the slides after is event?
YES
• Is this event being recorded so others can view this in the future?
YES

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 Panelists

Wayne Lesperance
MAPP Program Director

Lyle Crump
Senior Admissions Advisor

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 Agenda
• About New England College
• MA in Public Policy online
• The Student Experience
• Questions

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 New England College
What makes NEC unique?
New England College stands out because:
Students have an opportunity to excel academically
The NEC community is committed to offering personal support and
attention to each student
Empowered graduates can be found everywhere achieving their
cherished lifelong learning goals and filling respectable positions across
various industries and organizations
Established in 1946, our campus in New Hampshire has provided
adult learners with unique opportunities to earn a graduate degree
NEC is accredited by New England Association of Schools and
Colleges

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 MA in Public Policy online
What makes this graduate program unique?
As one of few pure public policy degrees in
the nation, NEC’s MA in Public Policy
online program will:
Prepare you to gain an understanding of the
intellectual foundations for key public policy
discussions and how the outcomes affect change
in the political process
Allow you to learn how we, as citizens, interact
with our government
Help you develop the skill set to become an
advocate or skilled participant who can influence
governments at the national, state, and local levels

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 The Student Experience
“The correlation between theory and current practical examples
successfully demonstrates the applicability of the program to day-to-
day issues.”
~ Victoria Cervantes, Online MA in Public Policy Student

“My NEC experience provided immense help to me professionally. In my

line of work, a Master's degree is mandatory for promotion opportunities
and NEC afforded me the opportunity to be flexible enough in my
education to finish my degree and capitalize on those opportunities.
Furthermore, I was accepted into law school due in large part to my
successful completion of the NEC program.
The user-friendly and flexible nature of the program was truly beneficial
to me as it enabled me to access my courses from anywhere in the world
at any time. This helped me to finish my Master's studies quickly and
push me ahead of my peers. This has been of immense professional
assistance.”
~ Capt. Mark E. Coon, USAF, Online MA in Public Policy Student
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 The Student Experience Cont’d
“The program has provided me the flexibility to pursue my
degree on my time schedule. I am a single parent, working full-
time, with multiple obligations and the ability to engage in my
coursework at irregular hours has been invaluable. I have
enjoyed the variety of experiences, both work and personal, that
the other students have brought to the online classroom.”
~ Martha Faber, Online MA in Public Policy Student

“I've most enjoyed the interaction I have had with my most

stimulating professors and some particularly astute classmates.
Professor Wayne Lesperance is an invaluable asset to NEC,
and was absolutely key in challenging me intellectually and
academically.”
~ Gregory Maier, Online MA in Public Policy Student

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 Questions?
Apply Today!
July 2010 Semester
App Deadline: June 23rd
Class Start Date: July 5th
September 2010 Semester
App Deadline: August 17th
Class Start Date: September 5th

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 Contact Information

Do you have further questions regarding

New England College’s MA in Public Policy
online program?
Web: onlinenec.com/public-policy
E-mail: mapp@onlinenec.com
Toll-Free: 1.866.817.2226 Ext. 3334

Twitter: @onlineNEC
Hashtag: #necmapp

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