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 that are truly 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 prepare 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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Highly Ranked Graduate Programs
#9
Public Affairs school in the nation
Listed as one of the best MPA programs
#1
Local Government Management
#3
in Nonprofit Management
#6
in Urban Policy
#9
in Public Finance and Budgeting
#15
in Social Policy
#2
in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
#5
Public Management and Leadership
#6
in Environmental Policy and Management
#13
in Public Policy Analysis
#2
in Information and Technology Management
Source: US News & World Report
The rankings of master’s programs are based on a survey of 272 programs nationwide.