An independent group project carrying 6 credits cover two consecutive regular terms for students to work on selected topics in public policy under the supervision of a faculty member. The project is designed to help student learn how to identify some public policy problem and prepare, design and select public policy measure or program to mitigate/solve it. Participation of both internal communities of the university and external organizations in these projects will be highly encouraged. The responsibility of control, administration and assessment of the projects rest with the University. Students will hone their ability to work in team, analyze policy issues and develop concise report of their findings and recommendations. The paper should be written as though for a particular decision-maker in government or a nonprofit organization, with the writer assuming the role of a staff assistant to this decision-maker. This course is for MPP students only. May be graded PP.