Masters of Public Affairs Joint Programs
Master of Public Affairs-MSES (MPA-MSES)
Not only is SPEA’s MPA program is the highest-ranked public affairs program at a public institution, but it also has the highest-ranked environmental policy program at any institution (public or private) in the USA. The dual-degree program combines two of SPEA’s highly regarded programs to provide a distinctive and powerful curriculum.
SPEA’s dual degree prepares graduates for professional careers as scientists, managers, or policy analysts in a multidisciplinary professional environment in which a knowledge of laws and regulatory systems, environmental and natural resource science, policy development, and policy implementation is key to professional success.
Graduates of this program are in successful careers in many areas of national government and governmental agencies, as well as state and local agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, non-governmental organizations and environmental science and engineering consulting firms
MPA-Doctor of Jurisprudence (MPA-JD)
The joint JD/MPA (Master of Public Affairs) program offers students the opportunity to specialize in areas such as comparative and international affairs, environmental and natural resources management, health services administration, personnel management and labor relations, policy analysis, public financial administration, public information systems management, or public or urban management.
Increasingly, careers in the federal, state and local governments as well as nonprofit organizations and private sector businesses require an understanding of public administration, policy analysis, and public affairs, as well as law.
The modern practice of law increasingly involves use of information from other disciplines. Combining the JD with training in economics, public policy, management, and statistics equips graduates for a variety of careers beyond the traditional practice of law.
MPA-Master of Information Science
Students can enhance their career options by combining public affairs with expertise in information architecture, technology, and management.
MPA-Master of Library Science
Combine public affairs with expertise in the development and management of library collections.
MPA-Master of Arts in African American and African Diaspora Studies
Combine public affairs with African descent studies concentrating in the arts, literature, or historical, social, and cultural issues.
MPA-Master of Arts in Central Eurasian Studies
Combine public affairs with specialized study of a Central Eurasian country, including culture, history, politics, and language.
MPA-Master of Arts in East Asian Studies
Combine public affairs with study of East Asian culture, history, and language (including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).
MPA-Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Combine public affairs with study of the languages and cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean.
MPA-Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies
Combine public affairs with intensive study of Russian and East European issues, including language, culture, history, and democratic transition.
MPA-Master of Arts in West European Studies
Combine public affairs with highly individualized study of Western Europe, including language, culture, history, and politics.
MPA-MA Journalism
Combine public management and public policy with public affairs reporting and writing or the study of media in society.