Becoming Batten
Stay up-to-date with the latest news about how to apply to UVA Batten programs, what it’s like to be an enrolled student, and what alumni careers look like post-graduation.
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Open Batten Courses for Fall 2021, Part 3Curious 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!
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Open Batten Courses for Fall 2021, Part 2Our 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!
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Open Batten Courses for Fall 2021, Part 1Curious 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!
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Important Updates for Prospective Undergraduate StudentsThere 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!
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How Would You Describe the Batten Community?, Part 1While 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!
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Why Batten?, Part 2Everyone 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.
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What Should I Take This Fall?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!
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My Favorite Batten Undergraduate Class, Part 1Considering taking a Batten course before applying? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!
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My Favorite Batten Graduate Class, Part 1Wondering what the MPP curriculum is like? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!
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Why Batten?, Part 1
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.
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Take A Peek Inside the Batten Leadership CurriculumOne of the hallmarks of the Batten curriculum is our integrated leadership curriculum. Learn more about the first leadership course of the MPP curriculum, Psychology for Leadership, from the perspective of students!
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Beloved Batten Undergraduate Professors, Part 1At the Batten School, our faculty are best in class scholars and real-world practitioners. Read what some of our BA students have to say about their favorite professors during their time at the school!