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Preparing leaders for government and nonprofits
Preparing leaders for government and nonprofits
Preparing leaders for government and nonprofits
Preparing leaders for government and nonprofits
Preparing leaders for government and nonprofits
Lead. Solve. Change.
Public affairs topics are at the center of almost every national debate.
From education policy to affordable housing, criminal justice reform to energy independence, these issues affect our neighborhoods, our cities and our society as a whole. To move forward and find solutions, the country needs leaders and collaborators with in-depth knowledge and a long-term vision.
Determined to make a difference in your community?
As Colorado’s top school for public affairs, public administration and criminal justice, CU Denver School of Public Affairs is a great place to start.
NEW: U.S. News & World Report
2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings
#1 - Best Public Affairs Program in Colorado (#26 in USA)
#1 - Environmental Policy & Management in Colorado (#10 in USA)
#1 - Nonprofit Management in Colorado (#18 in USA)
#1 - Public Finance & Budgeting in Colorado (#19 in USA)
#1 - Public Management & Leadership in Colorado (#19 in USA)
#2 - Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs in Colorado (#19 in USA)
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Learn more about our Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration programs.
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Learn more about our Master of Criminal Justice, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs, and graduate certificate programs.
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Application Deadlines
Bachelor's programs: Visit the Office of Admissions website.
Master's programs: August 1*
Doctoral program: February 1*
Certificate programs: August 1
*Fall admission only for Accelerated MPA and PhD in Public Affairs.
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Bachelor's programs: Visit the Office of Admissions website.
Master's programs: December 15*
Certificate programs: December 15
*Fall admission only for Accelerated MPA and PhD in Public Affairs.
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Bachelor's programs: Visit the Office of Admissions website
Master's programs: May 1*
Certificate programs: June 7
*Fall admission only for Accelerated MPA and PhD in Public Affairs.
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Featured News
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CrowdStrike update causes chaos across Colorado while prompting industry reflectionOpens in a new window
Jul 20, 2024Dr. Sasha Breger Bush is interviewed for this CBS News story on the faulty software update from U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike that was responsible for the major IT outages across the U.S., including at airports, hospitals, and departments of motor vehicles.Opens in a new window Full story -
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Six Questions for Accelerated MPA ’19 Alum Kelli Bledsoe, Corporate Partnerships Advisor for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
May 29, 2024 byKelli Bledsoe joined American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), the fundraising and awareness arm for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in 2022 as Corporate Partnerships Advisor for Georgia. In her role, Kelli is responsible for generating new business opportunities, securing sponsorships, cultivating current and prospective corporate partnerships, and increasing corporate revenue for the Georgia territory. She oversees corporate engagement through a variety of avenues including employee engagement and volunteerism, corporate giving campaigns, event sponsorships, and cause marketing.Full story -
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Six Questions for Executive MPA ’23 Alum Jeremiah Unger, Environmental Program Manager at Colorado Department of Transportation
May 22, 2024 byFor the past eight years, Jeremiah Unger has worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as an Environmental Program Manager. Jeremiah focuses on water quality from roadway run-off. He is an active member of the Colorado Stormwater Council where he has created two committees from scratch and is currently the chair of the Post-Construction Committee.Full story -
CU Denver Graduate Programs Gain in Rankings in Latest U.S. News and World ReportOpens in a new window
Apr 9, 2024The School of Public Affairs graduate program continues to shine and ranks #1 in Colorado as well as the Rocky Mountain Region, and is one of the top 30 in the nation. Each of these specializations also earned top rankings in the state: Environmental Policy and Management, Non-Profit Management, Public Management and Leadership, and Public Finance and Budgeting.Opens in a new window Full story -
Six Questions for BACJ ’20 and MCJ ’23 Alum Maria Diaz Mize, Pretrial Services Officer at City and County of Denver
Apr 2, 2024 byMaria Diaz Mize is Dominican-American and has lived in New York City, Ohio, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Maria is currently on her fourth year of working for City and County of Denver as a Pretrial Services Officer and is getting ready to pursue a doctoral degree in Criminology at Florida State University.Full story