SPAA Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Your Future in Public Service Starts Here
SPAA offers undergraduate degrees designed for students who are ready to make a positive impact in their communities.
Public Administration
Public administration provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating public programs. Our graduates have rewarding careers in local and state government, nonprofit organizations, and private sector businesses.
Law & Society
Law and society is an interdisciplinary field that examines how law works in practice in public administration, courts, the non-profit sector, policy, policing, and the justice system. Law professionals help shape government and address crime and other societal problems.
Urban Planning
SPAA offers undergraduate coursework in Urban Planning to introduce students to urban issues, sustainability and local responses to global issues.
Graduate Degrees
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Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Join the hundreds of KU MPAs making a difference by leading locally, nationally, and globally.
MPA City Management Fellowship
Our number one ranked program is designed for the full-time student looking to lead in city or county government.
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
Save the world, be a planner!
Ph.D. in Public Administration
Our program readies people for careers in academics.
Dual Degrees
Our professional degrees can be earned together or with other graduate degrees. Learn more here!
Graduate Certificates
Specialize in public service areas to bolster your graduate education or professional trajectory.
Questions about MPA Program?
Program and admission information
Derek Bixler, Graduate Program Coordinator
wdbixler@ku.edu
785-864-6814
Issues submitting application
KU Graduate Studies
graduateadm@ku.edu
785-864-3140
Internship & professional development
Cari Ann Kreienhop, Graduate Programming Manager
cak@ku.edu
785-864-3665
Questions about the MUP?
Program and admission information
Derek Bixler, Graduate Program Coordinator
wdbixler@ku.edu
785-864-6814
Internship & professional development
Cari Ann Kreienhop, Graduate Programming Manager
cak@ku.edu
785-864-3665
Issues submitting application
KU Graduate Studies
graduateadm@ku.edu
785-864-3140