Becoming Batten

While this past year and a half has presented a number of challenges for individuals across the US and globe, students at Batten also experienced moments of joy. As we reflect on the end of the spring semester, we asked some of our students what their favorite Batten memory has been.

As a small school, we pride ourselves in the individualized attention we can give to each student. Our Batten community is dedicated to making lasting change in their communities, and with the one-on-one support from our Career Services team, our students have reported some of the highest career placement and first destination rates across the University. Hear from some of our students on their experiences with the Batten Career Center in this next post in the series!

The culmination of the program is an Applied Policy Project that challenges students to perform a professional-quality study for a real-world client. We asked our most recent graduates to share more about their Applied Policy Project and the wide range of topics they researched in this latest blog post!

As a small school, we pride ourselves in the individualized attention we can give to each student. Our Batten community is dedicated to making lasting change in their communities, and with the one-on-one support from our Career Services team, our students have reported some of the highest career placement and first destination rates across the University. Hear from some of our students on their experiences with the Batten Career Center!

Curious to know what it is like to learn from the top scholars and practitioners of policy? Want to sample a class before applying to the BA or minor but do not know what to take? We’ve included some information about some special topics and core courses being offered this fall in this last post in the series!

Our school stands distinguished by teaching and fostering effective, value-based leadership. Curious to know what it is like to learn from the top scholars and practitioners of policy and leadership? Want to sample a class before applying to the BA or minor but do not know what to take? We’ve included some information about some special topics and core courses being offered this fall in this next post in the series!

Curious to know what it is like to learn from the top scholars and practitioners of policy? Want to sample a class before applying to the BA or minor but do not know what to take? We’ve included some information about some special topics and core courses being offered this fall in this first in series blog post!

There are two important changes for students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts program for next fall regarding prerequisite requirements. This is a must read blog for those applying next year!

While our students can rave about why they love Batten, the admissions team thought we would pose them a different challenge: how would you describe the Batten community in ten words or less. We’ve included some of our favorite responses in this latest post!

Everyone has a different reason for seeking out a career in public policy! Hear from some of our undergraduate and graduate students on why they chose the Batten School.

Are you interested in exploring a degree program at the Batten School and unsure what to take next? Read this post on Fall course offerings at the Batten School and some suggested next steps!

Considering taking a Batten course before applying? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!