Fundamentals of Sustainability, a course offered through the Penn Organizational Dynamics Programs, provides students with a broad and deep introduction to sustainability concepts and challenges through the lens of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).
Brian K. Oglesby (MSOD ’05, MPhil ’09) has long had a flare for economics. “Two years into my pre-med biology major,” he begins, “I started making decisions based on financial forecasting.” After analyzing his future earning potential—and future debt—the forecast looked unfavorable. He pivoted toward other community-focused careers instead. Today, Brian wears several hats in business consulting and global trade, focusing on minority-owned companies.
The competitive Perry World House's Graduate Associates Program invites graduate students from across the University of Pennsylvania to explore research and develop skills related to global policy. Graduate students chosen for the program share a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to addressing pressing policy issues. This year, they are joined by Daniel B. Rosario-Paredes (MSOD ’26—expected), who goes by Rosario among his peers.
A recent article in Omnia announced the launch of a new academic program at Penn: The Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL). Offered through the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, the advanced degree will be the first of its kind in the US.
Virtual Information Sessions will return in spring 2026.
We invite you to join us online for a Master of Applied Positive Psychology virtual information session. During this session, we will discuss program offerings and help answer any questions you may have as you consider the Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree.
During the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program, students work in small groups to partner with organizations from around the world and put their positive psychology expertise to work. Each service learning project studies the organization's structure, mission, and goals and develops an actionable plan to make an immediate impact and advance the mission.
Research Interests
John MacDonald is a professor of criminology and sociology in the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on policing strategies to reduce crime, racial, and ethnic disparities in policing, police use of force, community–police relations, and the impact of police reforms on officer behavior. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, 25 book chapters and research reports, and four edited books.
Research Interests
Dr. Cuellar's research examines the use of statistics in the law. Her research focuses on two areas: causal inference and the analysis of forensic evidence.
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