Lead From Anywhere UVA Batten School Set to Launch Online Graduate Certificates in Public Leadership and Public Policy Beginning this fall, UVA Batten will offer its two high-demand graduate certificates — Public Leadership and Public Policy — in a fully online format. These 12-credit programs reflect the core of the Batten School’s mission of developing public leaders and advancing policy for the public good while expanding access to new national and global audiences. Learn more View this post on Instagram A post shared by UVA Batten (@uvabatten) 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 Graduate Certificates 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 A Transparency Statement Improves Trust in Community-Police Interactions Learn more News Jun 12, 2025 A simple statement that can help cops win people’s trust Jun 10, 2025 Pennock Wins All-University Teaching Award June 4, 2025 Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Tim Phillips May 19, 2025 UVA Batten School Set to Launch Online Graduate Certificates in Public Leadership and Public Policy May 22, 2025 In Memoriam: Rep. Gerry Connolly May 20, 2025 194 Mortar Boards Signal Another Successful Class of UVA Batten Graduates May 15, 2025 UVA Batten Students Lend a Hand to Local Nonprofit See all news 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
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May 19, 2025 UVA Batten School Set to Launch Online Graduate Certificates in Public Leadership and Public Policy