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School of Public Affairs
ASU’s School of Public Affairs (SPA) is among the leading schools in the nation, with unique strengths in information technology, science and technology policy, local government management, emergency management and homeland security, nonprofit management, environmental policy, and urban policy.
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School of Public Affairs
ASU’s School of Public Affairs (SPA) is among the leading schools in the nation, with unique strengths in information technology, science and technology policy, local government management, emergency management and homeland security, nonprofit management, environmental policy, and urban policy.
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You will be joining a group of faculty, students and staff truly that are as committed to effecting change as you are. We’ll challenge you to take on a problem that is important to you—and throughout your time with ASU, you’ll have a chance to test ways to find a solution.

Public Administration programs prepare students for public service, public management, and policy analysis at the local, state and national levels of government.

Programs in public service and public policy prepares students for work in government at all levels and in nonprofit organizations through comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management, and urban studies.

Emergency Management and Homeland Security degrees blend concepts of public policy and management, criminal justice, science and technology to enhance and foster critical thinking.

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ASU's School of Public Affairs is one of
the top rated programs in the nation

ASU's School of Public Affairs is one of the top rated programs in the nation

Student earns recognition for increasing COVID-19 awareness in Guadalupe

November 17, 2021

When the small East Valley town of Guadalupe was struck particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona State University joined public health entities to implement...Read more

Students learn campaigning tips from political pros

November 12, 2021

They may not be listening to the strains of “Hail to the Chief” just yet, but several Arizona State University School of Public Affairs students...Read more