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Governing U is an index of public sector management and policy degrees from universities across the country.  It provides a single source for browsing offerings from Master of Public Administration (MPA) , the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Executive MPA and certificate and other professional programs designed specifically for the education needs of working professionals in public service. Each entry includes a description of program offerings in the schools' own words. Governing U’s unique map interface also allows you to see the national landscape for public service grad programs and select schools for a closer look by geography

GOVERNING U helps you help map your way to an advanced professional degree focused on public service. The index provides a guide to schools and programs across the country that offer degrees and certificates for those already active in or pursuing public sector careers. The three most common degree types are the Master of Public Administration (MPA) , the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Executive MPA , which is designed to recognize the experience of mid career professionals and is scheduled around their work schedules. Many schools also offer certificate and other professional programs designed specifically for the education needs of the working professionals in the arena.


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  • The Evergreen State University
  • The Evergreen State College offers a dynamic Master of Public Administration (MPA) program with hundreds of graduates working throughout Washington State and the Pacific Northwest in responsible positions within state, local, tribal and federal governments, education, nonprofit organizations and for-profit firms.
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  • University of Akron
  • The Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies (PAUS) at The University of Akron exists to enhance the quality of public service through civic education, training and research. To meet that goal we offer a variety of degree programs, certificates, courses, seminars and workshops. If you are interested in furthering your career, providing better services to the public, or developing a broader civic perspective, we may have events, programs and degrees that fit your needs.
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  • University of Albany-SUNY
  • Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany is proud to be recognized by US News & World Report as one of the top schools in the country. Talented students come to Rockefeller for the knowledge and tools to make a difference in the world. We pride ourselves on preparing dynamic leaders who will shape the public policies of the future.
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  • University of Arizona-Tucson
  • The School of Government and Public Policy prepares men and women for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as in private organizations that interact with government.
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  • University of Chicago
  • As one of six professional schools at the University of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy Studies is part of a world-class intellectual community that continues the University's tradition of scholarship intended to address real world problems.
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  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs
  • The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs provides professional training for managers and policy-makers in public, nonprofit, and criminal justice organizations, offering the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice. Students can also pursue a more limited course of study, earning graduate certificates in Public Management, Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Fund Development, Criminal Justice, Homeland Defense, and Security Intelligence.
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  • University of Colorado-Denver
  • As the #32 ranked school of public affairs in America, we take pride in our programs and feel a responsibility to train tomorrow’s leaders for Colorado and beyond. Our motto is Lead. Solve. Change, and we take that seriously. From innovative MPA and MCJ concentrations in Emergency Management to Domestic Violence, to the highly successful growth of our first undergraduate degree (Bachelors in Criminal Justice), to our many community events, to the timely research of our Buechner Institute for Governance, we are a School committed to making an impact.
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  • University of Connecticut
  • The centerpiece of our Department is our high-quality professional education programs. Our Master of Public Administration program is nationally recognized as among the top programs specializing in public budgeting and finance, and is ranked 7th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. We also offer graduate certificate programs to support the professional development of policy and management leaders. We serve a community of about 80 actively enrolled graduate students. We also offer an undergraduate minor and individualized major in public policy.
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  • University of Delaware-Newark *
  • Few other institutions rival the School of Public Policy and Administration's quality academic programs coupled with remarkable opportunities for professional development.
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  • University of Georgia-Athens
  • The Master of Public Administration Program at the University of Georgia is one of the nation's best for public service education. It continues to be ranked 4th in the nation, the 2nd best among public universities, and is the highest ranked graduate degree program at UGA.


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