Lead with purpose. Unlock your potential.

SPIA offers four undergraduate degree programs. Guided by an award-winning teaching faculty, SPIA students engage in active learning about politics, public affairs, criminal justice, governance, and international relations. Through classroom simulations, internships, guest speakers, and research collaborations, SPIA offers students the kinds of experiential and classroom learning opportunities that position them for careers in both the public and private sectors.

Shape the future. Advance your career.

SPIA offers five graduate degree programs, as well as three joint programs with our nationally ranked MPA. Guided by an award-winning teaching faculty, SPIA students engage in active learning about politics, public affairs, governance, and international relations. Through classroom simulations, internships, guest speakers, and research collaborations, SPIA offers students the kinds of experiential and classroom learning opportunities that position them for careers in both the public and private sectors.

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