OEP offers federal agencies and private organizations the opportunity to develop custom tailored degree programs for their employees. Degree programs incorporate a variety of teaching formats calibrated to our client's needs and typically include traditional academic classes, experiential exercises, small group interactions, and case studies. Programs are held on the College Park campus, at client sites, and via distance learning technology, such as on-line, videoconferencing, and satellite delivery.

Faculty for degree programs are comprised of the Maryland School of Public Policy's nationally renowned, resident practitioner-scholars as well as adjunct faculty and outside consultants who are preeminent in the field. The mix of MSPP and adjunct faculty for all OEP programs are approximately the same as in the School's other Masters degree programs. For tailored degree programs, an Academic Director works with clients and students throughout the program to ensure the best possible and most relevant education is delivered and to coordinate the extracurricular activities of the students. In addition, a Program Advisor will manage the daily activities of the program and assist with student services, conduct student orientation, monitor grade reporting, and manage the instructor evaluation process and any security clearances.

Students will receive their own textbooks and materials for each course. Accounts for email and library access will be provided by the University. All students will have access to the university's electronic library and its holdings, inter-library loan and campus borrowing privileges.

If your organization is interested in developing a professional degree program, please contact our Office.