Academic Programs

Public Policy

• B.S. with a major in Public Policy -- with concentrations in:
  • Nonprofit Leadership
  • Planning and Economic Development
  • Public Management and Governance
  • Public and Nonprofit Human Resource Policy
• Ph.D. in Public Policy
  (joint program with Georgia Institute of Technology)

Urban Policy Studies

• B.S. with a major in Urban Policy Studies
  (NOTE: This program is being discontinued effective Fall semester 2007. Students interested in urban and policy studies are encouraged to explore the new BS-Public Policy options.)
• M.S. with a major in Urban Policy Studies
  with career tracks in:
  • Nonprofit and Civic Leadership
  • Planning and Economic Development (more info)
  • Policy Analysis
  • Social Policy

Master of Public Administration

• M.P.A. with career tracks in:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Management and Finance
  • Nonprofit Management (more info)
  • Planning and Economic Development (more info)
  • Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  • Public Health
• M.P.A./J.D.
• Peace Corps Master's International Program
• 14 Reasons to get your M.P.A. from Georgia State

Certificate Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
• Graduate Certificate in Planning and Economic Development

Download forms for graduate certificates

Internships

• PAUS Internships (Internships may be conducted at any time during the year, but registration for course credit must occur in the spring or summer semesters only.)

Study Abroad

• Study Abroad Programs (England, France, and Switzerland)

Photo above: Students in the M.P.A. program listen attentively to a lecture in one of the PAUS government budgeting classes.