Graduate Programs

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers degree programs that range from the bachelors degree to the Ph.D. The IUPUI campus offers two professional master's degrees for individuals interested in leadership positions in public, private, and nonprofit organizations:

  • Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (M.S.C.J.P.S.)

The M.P.A. is a professional program that prepares students for leadership positions in government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and for positions addressing public affairs in the private sector. The M.S.C.J.P.S. provides a balanced foundation of practical and theoretical knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in criminal justice and public safety. Additionally, master's degrees may be pursued in combination with degrees in law and philanthropy.

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers a variety of graduate degrees and certificate programs.

Graduate Degrees
  • Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (M.S.C.J.P.S.)
Joint Degree Programs
  • Master of Public Affairs-Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.-J.D.)
  • Master of Public Affairs-Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies (M.P.A.-M.A.)

Graduate Certificates
  • Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Certificate in Nonprofit Management
  • Certificate in Public Management
  • Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
  • Executive Graduate Certificate in Library Management

M.P.A.

  • Criminal Justice
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public Management

Contact Us:
Graduate Programs
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Business/SPEA Building 3027
801 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5152
Phone: (317) 274-4656
Toll free: (877) 292-9321

Fax: (317) 274-5153

E-mail: speaga@iupui.edu

Web: http://www.spea.iupui.edu/graduate/