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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

Public sector leadership and practitioner certificates are available through public policy schools in many parts of the country. Certificate programs are offered in both classroom settings and online to public professionals seeking training and credentials to better qualify for advancement in leadership and administration in public agencies. They can be used to build or refresh skills related to effective public service. Certifications are offered in broad areas such as leadership and narrow pursuits related to specific subject matter expertise in public service.

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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 Missouri-Columbia
  • Established by the University of Missouri Board of Curators in May, 2001 the creation of the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs represented a major commitment to public affairs education, research, and public service on the Columbia campus. Since 2001, the School has added faculty, redesigned the MPA Program, initiated an interdisciplinary Ph. D. program, and significantly increased research, public service, and outreach activities.
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  • University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Graduates of the Master of Public Administration have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and ethically lead and manage dynamic public service organizations.
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  • University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • The Public Policy Administration Program has grown over the years to encompass three nationally recognized component areas: Master of Public Policy Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program and Certificate, Local Government Partnership and Management Certificate.
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  • University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
  • The Master of Public Administration program at the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill educates leaders for local, state, and federal governments, nonprofit organizations, and organizations that serve the public good. The program attracts individuals who will take on public leadership roles, find innovative as well as pragmatic solutions to urgent challenges, and inspire others to create lasting and positive change in their communities and organizations. The Department of Public Policy at Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a strong commitment to public policy education and research, and to engagement with the public to improve policy outcomes. This site provides a gateway to the Department of Public Policy and the new Carolina Institute for Public Policy, and links to other related units.
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  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Public policy considerations occupy an increasing portion of managers' time, especially in the global arena. The leaders of tomorrow must be able to perform policy analysis as well as integrate policy issues into their general management thinking. Bringing a wealth of theoretical tools and practical experience to bear on the relationship among business, government, and society, Wharton's Business and Public Policy Department has been an innovative force in research, teaching, and public service. Areas of faculty expertise include deregulation and privatization, technology, public and urban finance, and international industrial policy.
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  • University of Texas-Arlington
  • The School of Urban and Public Affairs was originally established in 1967 as the Institute of Urban Studies, by an act of the Texas Legislature. The institute's legislatively mandated mission is to conduct research and provide technical assistance to Texas city and county governments and public agencies, and to offer education and teaching opportunities for individuals either already in or contemplating public-service careers.
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  • University of Texas-Austin
  • The Master of Public Affairs program at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs is designed to prepare leaders with the skills and knowledge to effect meaningful change in government agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The School’s mission is to develop leaders and ideas that will help our state, the nation and the international community address critical public policy challenges in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Drawing upon a world-renowned, multidisciplinary faculty, a diverse and talented group of master’s and Ph.D. students, a global network of alumni, and the resources of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the world’s leading research universities, LBJ School graduates are uniquely qualified to shape public policy in the 21st century.
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  • University of Texas-Dallas
  • Our nationally recognized, interdisciplinary program offers training opportunities for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students from internationally renowned faculty. We offer two undergraduate degrees (BA/BS in International Political Economy), two master's degrees (MS in International Political Economy and the Master of Public Policy) and a PhD in Public Policy and Political Economy. We prepare our students for research, teaching, and practitioner positions in academic, government and industry. Our degrees offer internships, critical analysis and communication skills that will help students succeed, regardless of constant changes in the political and economic world. Read about our current students.


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