Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
A Century of Preparing Public Leaders
For more than 100 years, the Maxwell School has educated students committed to improving communities, governments, and societies around the world.
As the nation's first school of citizenship and public affairs, Maxwell combines interdisciplinary study, world-class faculty, and hands-on learning to prepare graduates for meaningful careers in public service.
Whether your interests are local or global, you'll join a community dedicated to turning ideas into action.
A Legacy of Public Service
Citizenship Is in Maxwell's DNA
For more than a century, Maxwell has prepared students to become engaged public leaders through interdisciplinary learning, close faculty mentorship, and research with global impact.
The M.P.A. That Started It All
As the nation's first Master of Public Administration program, Maxwell's rigorous one-year M.P.A. combines a close-knit cohort experience with preparation for leadership across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
Learn International Relations by Living It
Maxwell's 16-month M.A. in International Relations combines classroom learning with a required international internship, optional second internship, and direct engagement with practitioners and a globally diverse student community.
