Due to the demands of the program, students must complete virtually all requirements for their undergraduate major before beginning their senior year. MAPS core courses complement my past work experiences at the same time they strengthen the skills I need for a future career in education policy. Classes in policy analysis, policy tools and statistics are helping me to develop the analytical skills and knowledge I will need to improve the public education experience for students and educators alike. Also, while we are a small program, I have been very impressed by the the quality and diverse backgrounds of fellow students. In fact, I'm learning almost as much from fellow students as from faculty.
Students adapt their international experience to the challenges of domestic social problems.
The Shriver Program does provide graduate assistantships and scholarship awards. To qualify for this joint program, students must apply and be accepted by both MAPS and the Shriver Peaceworker Program. This joint program is designed for students committed to building the Jewish community both here and abroad. Students complete both degrees in three years by attending school year-round. In general, the BHU courses are taken in the evening and during summers and intersessions, while the JHU courses are taken during the regular fall and spring semesters.