University of Georgia

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
Double Dawgs
Double Dawgs

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
MPA / JD Joint Degree
MPA / JD Joint Degree
MPA / MUPD Joint Degree
MPA / MUPD Joint Degree
Double Dawgs Grad
Double Dawgs Grad

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Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs

Mar 2025

Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs

by Caroline Paczkowski At the University of Georgia, a new wave of teaching is redefining the classroom experience. Professors are setting aside traditional lectures to embrace active learning, an approach

Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs

Mar 2025

Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs

by Caroline Paczkowski At the University of Georgia, a new wave of teaching is redefining the classroom experience. Professors are setting aside traditional lectures to embrace active learning, an approach

March 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Cammi Rogers

Mar 2025

March 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Cammi Rogers

Congratulations to Cammi Rogers for being selected as March MPA Student of the Month! Cammi Rogers is a second-year student in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the

Robby Witwer, Leader On & Off the Ice

Feb 2025

Robby Witwer, Leader On & Off the Ice

Robby Witwer’s mother, a former figure skater, taught him to skate as a young boy in Golden, Colorado. Family is important to Robby, a fourth-year political science student at the

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MPA Program Informational Webinar

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Mar 20
Spring Semester 2025 – Withdrawal Deadline

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Mar 25
2025 Susette M. Talarico Lecture

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