CUPA Programs

Our Programs

Explore our Graduate, Undergraduate, and Certificate Programs

Get to know us.

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Home to analysts, pragmatists, keen observers, policy nerds, and social just seekers.

Our students and faculty don’t just sit around in classrooms. They design parks.
They travel and learn from other cultures. They help towns anticipate future growth.
They provide data that guides policy-makers’ decisions.
They provide clear and diplomatic voices in turbulent times.
They identify multifarious issues, then they work with communities to resolve them.

 

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Learn about our undergraduate programs

Gain a robust, hands-on social science training.

We offer undergraduate degrees that prepare students to make a positive, practical impact in their communities. You'll receive hands-on training in the Portland metropolitan area, world-renowned as a forward-thinking model of civic engagement and livability.

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Learn about our graduate programs

Develop the analytical skills needed to tackle the big issues.

Our graduate students range from recent college grads to mid-career professionals. One thing they all have in common: they want to make a difference. Our graduates go on to strengthen their communities and help others succeed through civic engagement.