The school comprises three academic departments— Public Policy, Social Welfare, and Urban Planning—and faculty members from such diverse disciplines as economics, geography, history, law, management, and political science. The school trains policy professionals, planners, and social workers for public, private, and nongovernment service; conducts research on significant regional, national, and international issues with a strong interdisciplinary and cross-cultural focus; and acts as a convener and catalyst for public dialog that engages people locally, nationally, and internationally.
Obtain brochures about the school undergraduate programs from the department offices, 3343 Public Affairs Building.
The school also offers a wide array of undergraduate courses in public affairs. Enrollment in these courses is open to all undergraduate students during the second enrollment pass. Most classes are restricted to students pursuing the BA in Public Affairs during the first pass.
