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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.
RELEASED ON MARCH 17: Our U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Graduate Schools rankings
#1 Best Public Affairs Program in Colorado (#25 in the nation)
#1 in Environmental Policy and Management in Colorado (#10 in the nation)
#1 in Public Finance and Budgeting in Colorado (#11 in the nation)
#1 in Nonprofit Management in Colorado (#13 in the nation)
#1 in Public Management and Leadership in Colorado (#22 in the nation)
#1 in Public Policy Analysis in Colorado (#25 in the nation)
#3 Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs in Colorado (#23 in the nation)
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Our response to COVID-19
GRE no longer required for admission to master's degree programs
Start your application! Undergraduate applications for summer 2020 due May 31. Master's applications for summer 2020 due May 1.
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We host more than 100 events each year featuring distinguished practitioners, community leaders and politicians. NOTE: In response to an official announcement from CU Denver regarding changes to the campus events policy as a preventative measure against the spread of the Coronavirus, the School of Public Affairs is postponing and canceling all events until we are permitted to resume our programming.
Featured news
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Five questions for Angela Gover
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School of Public Affairs faculty discuss responses to COVID-19 pandemic
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CU Denver prof examines white-collar and traditional criminals, investigations, trends and tech
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School of Public Affairs hosts the Colorado Parole Board
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An Open Letter to Our Students
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For second year in a row, School of Public Affairs places in Top 25 in national rankings
Featured research
A Comparative Diagnosis of Policy Conflicts: Examining Unconventional Oil and Gas Development across the US
Professors Tanya Heikkila and Christopher Weible, University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs Jennifer Kagan and Jill YordyEvaluate the Efficacy of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs
Lonnie Schaible, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, CU Denver School of Public Affairs Nazia Hasan, Stephanie Ames, Ilana Winchester and Jeanette NormanStrengthening the Carrying Capacity of Local Health and Social Service Agencies to Absorb Increased Hospital/Clinical Referrals
Associate Professor Danielle Varda, CU Denver School of Public Affairs Stephanie BultemaSchool of Public Affairs
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