College Information

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY (PA  )

Contact Information:

School of Public Administration and Policy The University of Arizona McClelland Hall, 405 PO Box 210108 Tucson, AZ 85721-0108

Phone: (520) 621-7965 Fax: (520) 626-5549 Undergrads: kmsmith@eller.arizona.edu Grads: padams@eller.arizona.edu Web: School Homepage

General Information:

PA   Course Descriptions

Faculty Members

The School of Public Administration and Policy is administered by the Eller College of Business and Public Administration.

Degrees, Majors, Minors and Options:

Baccalaureate Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (B.S.P.A.)

Graduate Degree -- consult the Graduate Catalog or department office for details.

• Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Major and Degrees -- degrees link to the Degree/Academic Program Requirements Reports (APRRs).

• Criminal Justice Administration (B.S.P.A.)
• Health and Human Services Administration (B.S.P.A.)
• Public Administration (M.P.A.)
• Public Administration M.P.A. and Law J.D. -- Dual degree program
• Public Management (B.S.P.A.)

Undergraduate Minors -- minors link to the Minor Requirements Reports

A minor is not required for the undergraduate programs; however, students may select an optional minor from the list of approved minors.  Minors available within the school are:

• Criminal Justice Administration Minor
• Health and Human Services Administration Minor
• Public Management Minor

The School of Public Administration and Policy offers degrees designed to prepare men and women for a variety of staff and managerial positions in public sector and not-for-profit organizations and private organizations dealing with the public sector.

The School participates in the Honors program.

For more information contact the school office listed above.