“Why go to graduate school if you want to work in policy?” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

This article discusses whether you need a graduate degree to work in policy, the benefits that graduate school provides, and some considerations against. ---Outline:(01:06) Do you need a graduate degree to work in policy?(03:38) Professional development from a policy-oriented graduate degree(04:37) Credentialing(05:36) Networking(07:25) Knowledge(12:12) Professional skills(13:14) Work experience(14:10) Why not do a graduate degree for policy work? --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 11 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: April 11th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/graduate-school/1-why-graduate-school