LET'S COLLABORATE ON OUR FUTURE

Our communities and our country are facing immense challenges—complex challenges that affect us all. This moment is not for the faint of heart; you know this. At the College of Urban and Public Affairs, we don’t back away from these challenges. We rise up. We raise our voices. We tackle problems head-on. We do the work needed to make the world better. 

You won’t sit idly by because you know you can help. You, too, rise up to meet big moments. You're ready to do what's needed—we're ready to train you, support you, and partner with you.  

So, which direction will you go?


Criminology & Criminal Justice

Informed Policy, Informed Practice

Study the causes, prevention, and control of criminal behavior and promote efficiency, effectiveness, and equity at all levels of the criminal justice system. 

Economics

Seeking Equity Through Data

Our mission is to provide high-quality graduate and undergraduate education while generating top-notch applied and theoretical research that garners national recognition within a supportive academic community.

Politics & Global Affairs

Understand the Big Picture

Striving to understand the nature of power and governance and addressing global concerns such as social justice, human rights, war and peace, development, environmental protection, inequality, health, labor rights and poverty alleviation.

Public Administration

Nationally Ranked, Outwardly Focused

Dedicated to preparing individuals for ethical, competent and effective public service in a range of roles in policy, management and leadership. 

USP

The City is Your Classroom

Home to the nation’s oldest continuously operating program in urban studies, we prepare and inspire students to take on the challenges that urban communities face—whether close to home or around the globe.