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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.

Bachelor of Arts (AB) in International Affairs
Bachelor of Arts (AB) in International Affairs
Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science
Certificate Programs
Certificate Programs
Minors and Areas of Emphasis
Minors and Areas of Emphasis

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.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of International Policy (MIP)
Master of International Policy (MIP)
Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science & International Affairs
Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science & International Affairs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration & Policy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration & Policy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs
Double Dawgs
Double Dawgs
AB / MPA Joint Degree
AB / MPA Joint Degree
MPA / JD Joint Degree
MPA / JD Joint Degree
MPA / MUPD Joint Degree
MPA / MUPD Joint Degree

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College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway

Oct 2024

College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway

by Lillian Balance originally posted on UGA Today New Double Dawgs program offers students a path toward leadership positions in various fields Engineering majors with an interest in energy policy

College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway

Oct 2024

College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway

by Lillian Balance originally posted on UGA Today New Double Dawgs program offers students a path toward leadership positions in various fields Engineering majors with an interest in energy policy

October 2024 MPA Student of the Month: Kendall Brantley

Oct 2024

October 2024 MPA Student of the Month: Kendall Brantley

Congratulations to Kendall Brantley for being selected as October MPA Student of the Month! Kendall Brantley is an MPA student in her last semester of the program. In her time

Dr. Hill Publishes New Book: “Positioning Women in Conflict Studies”

Sep 2024

Dr. Hill Publishes New Book: “Positioning Women in Conflict Studies”

Dr. Daniel W. Hill, Jr.’s “Positioning Women in Conflict Studies,” co-authored with Dr. Sabrina Karim, critiques the conflation of gender equality with women’s inclusion in politics. They propose a framework

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Oct 7
Fall Semester 2024 – Midterm

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Oct 7
PADP October Networking Coffee Hour

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Oct 9
2024 Alumni & Friends Reception in DC

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM