The Jackson School provides a wide range of degree and non-degree programs, for undergraduate students at Yale, masters candidates, and mid-career professionals.
Areas of Study
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degree, Global Affairs (B.A.)
The Global Affairs major is for students who want to better understand and impact the world around them.
Five-year Undergraduate/Graduate Degree, Global Affairs (B.A.-B.S./M.P.P.)
This combined five-year program is for Yale College students who are interested in continuing their studies in global affairs at Yale.
Master in Public Policy, Global Affairs (M.P.P.)
Our academically rigorous yet flexible interdisciplinary program prepares students for careers in global leadership and service.
Joint Degrees
Our integrated joint programs allow our M.P.P. students combine global affairs skills with a professional specialization.
Masters of Advanced Studies, Global Affairs (M.A.S.)
This program is for mid-career professionals interested in advancing their expertise in their chosen field of global affairs.
Non-Degree Programs
Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy
The year-long course for Yale undergraduates and graduate students addresses large-scale, long-term strategic challenges of statecraft, politics, and social change.
Global Health Studies
This program is designed for undergraduate Yale students interested in understanding and addressing pressing global health challenges.
Human Rights Certificate
The program for current Yale undergraduates offers an interdisciplinary exploration of human rights, providing students with the analytical, conceptual, and practical skills essential for in-depth study.