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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Choose the ASU Public Service Path that Fits Your Goals
Public Policy and Administration
Build the foundation to analyze public problems, manage programs, and make better decisions in public-serving institutions.
Emergency Management and Security
Prepare for high-stakes work that protects communities, strengthens response systems, and supports public resilience.
Data, Research and Urban Policy
Use evidence, analytics, and research to understand communities and improve how public systems work.
Designed for Career Impact
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.
