School of Public Affairs
Arizona State University
Top-Ranked Public Affairs. Built For Real Word Public Service.
At ASU’s School of Public Affairs, students prepare to lead across government, nonprofits, public agencies, and community-focused organizations.
Based in Downtown Phoenix and available online, ASU connects policy, public administration, emergency management, urban policy, and data analytics to the issues public leaders are solving now.
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Local Government Management
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Public Affairs
Choose The Public Service Path That Fits Your Goals
ASU gives you multiple entry points into public affairs, from policy and administration to emergency management, data analytics, nonprofit leadership, and research.
Public Policy & Administration
Build the foundation to analyze public problems, manage programs, and make better decisions in public-serving institutions.
Emergency Management & Security
Prepare for high-stakes work that protects communities, strengthens response systems, and supports public resilience.
Data, Research & Urban Policy
Use evidence, analytics, and research to understand communities and improve how public systems work.
Top-Ranked Public Affairs. Built For Real Word Public Service.
Downtown Phoenix access
Study in a major urban center where policy, government, community, and public challenges intersect.
Research with real public value
ASU’s research and training centers focus on technology transfer, democracy, community solutions, and public-sector innovation.
Career-building experiences
Students can access mentoring, practitioner networks, alumni connections, and fellowship opportunities such as the Marvin Andrews Fellowship.
Ready To See Where ASU Public Affairs Can Take You?
Admissions & Financial Support
Understand how to apply, key deadlines, and what’s required for admission to ASU. Explore funding options, including fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships that support graduate study.
Get the information you need to plan your application and take the next step with confidence.
