EVENT Celebrating Batten’s 2022 Graduates Learn More New Exhibit in Pavilion X, Home of Dean Solomon, Highlights Slavery History of Its Former Residents Read More Lead with Curiosity, Humility and Purpose Join Us LEARN MORE Batten Academic Offerings Discover Your Policy Path GRADUATE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS BATTEN X GRADUATE PROGRAMS Graduate Programs At Batten, we're defining a new model of public policy education. Our Master of Public Policy degree offers more than the typical policy research and data analysis education found at other public policy schools. We focus on the result of policy — solving society’s most pressing problems. We stand distinguished by teaching and cultivating effective, value-based leadership so our graduates can make significant strides toward becoming the dynamic leaders the world demands. Master of Public Policy Accelerated Master of Public Policy Dual Degrees UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Undergraduate Programs A Batten public policy degree is a multidimensional asset that allows you to turn your passion for serving the greater good into real and lasting change. We seek to cultivate ethical, enlightened policy leaders who exemplify excellence and lead with curiosity, humility, and purpose. We stand distinguished by teaching and fostering effective, value-based leadership. Our graduates aren’t just earning a degree in public policy -- they’re transforming the future of public policy leadership. Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership Minor in Public Policy and Leadership Minor in Social Entrepreneurship BATTEN X Batten X As the landscape of public policy evolves, so must those who strive to influence it. Our Batten X executive education programs facilitate exactly that: growth, cross-sector collaboration, and critical self-analysis at every career level. We stand distinguished by committing to a hyper-focus on value-centered leadership that's designed to challenge assumptions, sharpen capabilities, and induce transformative, tangible results. Learn More Batten Research & News See the Latest Featured Research Adam Leive Health Insurance Design Meets Saving Incentives: Consumer Responses to Complex Contracts Learn more News May 11, 2022 Batten Announces General Paul M. Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency, as 2022 Commencement Speaker May 06, 2022 Class of 2022: Conquering Adversity Propels Alyssa Candelmo Toward Legislative Future May 3, 2022 Faculty Spotlight: Gabrielle Adams’ Work Represents ‘the Best of What We Do at Batten’ Apr 27, 2022 Small Students, Big Opportunities Apr 20, 2022 Batten Professor and Students are Helping Communities Rethink the Way They Respond to Mental Health Crises Apr 18, 2022 Health insurance coverage for kids through Medicaid and CHIP helps their moms too Apr 14, 2022 Founder’s Day Fete Celebrates This Year’s Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalists Apr 12, 2022 Batten Professor Helps Soon-to-be Grads Get Their Finances in Order Apr 05, 2022 Ray Scheppach on Virginia's State Budget Process Apr 05, 2022 Why Professors Should Call on Law Students — With a Plan See all news Upcoming Events See All May 21 The Batten School's Academic Regalia Ceremony May 21, 2022 / 5:30 PM Jun 09 Forging Fortitude: Building the Skills to Thrive in Adversity June 9-10, 2022 / 8:30am–2:30pm Daily REGISTER Many backgrounds. One ethos. We strive to be a community that exemplifies equality and tolerance; where inclusion is a given and public service is an expectation. Learn more
Featured Research Adam Leive Health Insurance Design Meets Saving Incentives: Consumer Responses to Complex Contracts Learn more
May 11, 2022 Batten Announces General Paul M. Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency, as 2022 Commencement Speaker
Apr 20, 2022 Batten Professor and Students are Helping Communities Rethink the Way They Respond to Mental Health Crises
Jun 09 Forging Fortitude: Building the Skills to Thrive in Adversity June 9-10, 2022 / 8:30am–2:30pm Daily REGISTER