School of Public Affairs

Leadership

Dean

Paul Teske, Dean and Distinguished CU Professor

Associate Deans

Christine Martell, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Annie Miller, Associate Dean for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives

Assistant Dean

Elizabeth Pae, Assistant Dean of Administration

Contacts

Physical Address

CU Denver School of Public Affairs
Lawrence Street Center, Fifth Floor
1380 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-315-2228
Fax: 303-315-2229
Email: spa@ucdenver.edu
Website: publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu

Mailing Address

School of Public Affairs
Campus Box 142
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364

Prospective Student Inquiries

Evelyn LoGiudici, Recruitment & Admissions Senior Professional
Phone: 303-315-0151
Email: spa.admissions@ucdenver.edu

Graduate Student Advising

Graduate Students Last Name A-L:

Dawn Savage, Advisor and Academic Services Manager
303-315-2743
Email: dawn.savage@ucdenver.edu

Graduate Students Last Name M-Z:

Ben Arnold, Graduate Advisor
303-315-2487
Email: benjamin.2.arnold@ucdenver.edu

Career Advising

Phone: 303-315-2089
Email: SPA.Jobs@ucdenver.edu

Overview

Lead. Solve. Change. The nationally-ranked School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver prepares leaders for government, nonprofit, and criminal justice professions. Driven by a public service mission, our students are committed to solving pressing public problems and improving their communities for the better. School of Public Affairs graduates work as legislators, policy analysts, nonprofit leaders, law enforcement professionals, local government managers, community advocates, university faculty and administrators, and in many other fields and professions, linked by the common goal of contributing to the greater good.

The School of Public Affairs offers degree programs with optional concentrations, as well as minors and undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. All of our programs are committed to developing the rigorous and ethical thinking necessary for public service professionals. Courses integrate theoretical knowledge with the real-world application of important skills, and students frequently have the opportunity to work on behalf of government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Programs are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals, all taught by the same highly-regarded faculty. The size of the school means that all students can receive individualized advising and attention, and students and alumni benefit from in-house career and alumni services.

Highlights

The MPA program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the authoritative accrediting body in the field of public policy, affairs and administration.

US News & World Report 2023 Rankings in the Nation:

#28 – Best Graduate Public Affairs Schools
- #9 – Environmental Policy and Management
- #18 – Nonprofit Management
- #18 – Public Finance and Budgeting
- #18 – Public Management and Leadership
- #21 – Local Government
#21 - Online Master of Criminal Justice

Course List for School of Public Affairs

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