The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
We prepare leaders to address complex problems, serve communities and build a just, sustainable, and resilient world.
Majors, Minors, & Grad Programs
We drive interdisciplinary thinking and problem solving on issues of pressing concern to society at local, state, national, and international levels – from transportation, housing, energy and community development to social and environmental justice, resilience and sustainability.
By educating students in both theory and practice, we prepare them to become effective contributors to social, economic, and environmental change, in careers spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as academic research.
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Master of Public Administration
Optional concentration in Health Care Management & Policy
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Master of Public Policy
Optional concentrations in Health Care Management & Policy, or Sustainability & Climate Change Policy
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MS in Urban Informatics
Optional concentrations in Climate & Resilience, Communities & Economic Development, or Transportation & Infrastructure
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MS in Urban Planning and Policy
Focus area in Urban Design and Physical Planning; Urban Analytics; Urban Sustainability and Resilience; or Urban Development Policy and Planning
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Statement on Racial Justice: December 2020 Update
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Social Impact Lab names Sam Vaghar as inaugural Global Community Engagement Fellow
02.10.2021 -
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COVID-19, the Economy and Childcare: A Conundrum
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Select Media Mentions: January 2021
01.29.2021 -
![Former and current faculty called up to Biden/Harris Administration]()
Former and current faculty called up to Biden/Harris Administration
01.21.2021 -
![New SPPUA Visiting Fellow: Ken Kimmell]()
New SPPUA Visiting Fellow: Ken Kimmell
01.14.2021 -
![Select Media Mentions: 2020]()
Select Media Mentions: 2020
12.09.2020 -
![Welcome New Faculty: Moira Zellner]()
Welcome New Faculty: Moira Zellner
11.20.2020 -
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SPPUA Faculty Support GRI/FEMA with Special COVID Investigation
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Prof. Jennie Stephens | “Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy”
09.17.2020
Celebrating Over 50 Years of Educating Future Leaders
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Africana Studies Program
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American Sign Language Program
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Asian Studies Program
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Cultures, Societies, and Global Studies
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Economics
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English
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History
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Human Services Program
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Interdisciplinary
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International Affairs
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Jewish Studies Program
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Philosophy and Religion
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Political Science
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Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
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School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Sociology and Anthropology
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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
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World Languages Center
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Writing Program