Class Visits
Want to learn more about what it's like to be a Heller student? We invite you to sit in on a class. During your class visit, you'll have the chance to interact with our mission-driven student community, as well as learn from our renowned faculty. You can browse all class visit options below, and then view and register for available sessions using the Class Visit Registration Calendar. Please note space is limited and registration is required.
Spring 2019:
Monday Classes
[MPP] Social Policy Analysis: Technique and Application | Michael Doonan
[MS] International Health Financing | Allyala Nandakumar
[MS] Intersectionality, Ethics and Science in Global Health Research | Maria Madison
[PhD] Theory of Social Policy and Change | Tom Shapiro
[PhD] Policy to Action: Understanding Implementation | Jeffrey Prottas
Tuesday Classes
[SID] Contemporary Issues in Africa's Development | Joseph Asssan
[SID] Livelihoods, Enterprises and Development | Joseph Asssan
Wednesday Classes
[SID] Fundraising and Development | David Whalen
[MPP] Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Social Policy | Alexandra Pineros-Shields
Thursday Classes
Friday Classes
Admitted Student Events
Are you an admitted student looking to join us for an Admitted Student Day? Visit our Admitted Students page.
Fall Visit Days
Fall Visit Days are a great way to experience the Heller community and immerse yourself in a day of student life while learning more about our programs. Each program-focused event will include an information session with a member of the admissions team, a class observation, and meetings with faculty and current students.
Interested in one of our dual or joint degrees? Indicate all programs of interest when you register and we'll be sure to provide you with relevant information for all programs during your visit.
Fall 2019:
MA in Sustainable International Development
Social Impact MBA
Master of Public Policy
MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
MS in Global Health Policy and Management
PhD in Social Policy
Individualized Campus Visits
If you are not able to attend one of our scheduled admissions events, we are happy to set up an individual visit on a weekday of your convenience. This visit may include meeting with a member of the admissions staff, a class visit, meeting with a current student, and meeting with faculty. Please notify us at least one week in advance of when you would like to visit. To request an individual visit, please click on your primary program of interest below. If you're interested in learning more about one of our dual or joint degrees, be sure to note that on your request form:
- PhD in Social Policy
- Master of Public Policy
- Social Impact MBA
- Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
- Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development
- Master of Science in Global Health Policy and Management
We recommend visiting during the academic year to obtain the full experience of life as a Heller student. If you have any questions with regards to setting up an individual visit, please contact HellerAdmissions@brandeis.edu.