The Wagner program begins by building a strong foundation of basic knowledge and skills through a core curriculum of five courses, required for all two-year master's degree candidates. The core curriculum clearly lays out the parameters of public service, and the broad overview prepares students from the perspective of a number of different disciplines.
Most students take a capstone course - the culmination of their training and education.
Through Capstone projects, students work in teams to apply their knowledge and skills to the complexities of public service dilemmas facing an external client, such as a government agency, nonprofit organization or health care institution.