The College of Public Affairs and Administration is at the forefront of the campus' public affairs mission and service within the context of liberal arts and professional education. The college serves the capital city and the state of Illinois well in preparing its students to enter the workforce. A multidisciplinary approach to public affairs education and experiential learning is the foundation of this preparation. The College of Public Affairs and Administration has a three-part mission: 1) to educate students for careers in public, private, and nonprofit organizations; 2) to conduct scholarly research and contribute to the development of knowledge through publications, presentations, and other activities; and 3) to contribute to the community, state, nation, and the world through public service activities.
In addition to its undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates, the college also offers the only doctoral program on the UIS campus, the doctor of public administration. Degree and certificate programs are offered by the college in traditional classroom environments in daytime, evening, and weekend classes and through distance learning.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Political Studies
Undergraduate Minors: Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Labor Relations, and Political Studies
Graduate
Master of Arts: Environmental Studies, Legal Studies, Political Studies, and Public Affairs Reporting
Master of Science: Environmental Sciences
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Health
Graduate Certificates: Public Sector Labor Relations, Management of Nonprofit Organizations, Environmental Risk Assessment, Law for Human Services and Social Work, Community Health Education, Epidemiology, Environmental Health
Master of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in natural resources and sustainable development
Master of Public Administration
Master of Arts in Legal Studies
Doctor of Public Administration