The Center for Animals and Public Policy was founded in 1983 at Tufts University. Its guiding vision was an institute for higher education and policy study that would investigate the ethical, legal, social and scientific dimensions of human-animal relationships.
The Master of Science in Animals and Public Policy (MAPP) was established in 1995. Students in this accelerated program are immersed in the history, philosophy, theories, methods, and policy dimensions of human-animal relationships. After graduation, our students follow a variety of career tracks in the private, public and independent sectors. These include graduate school, law school, non-profit organizations, corporations, and government service.
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