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The accelerated MPA is a fast-paced, full-time option for students eager to jumpstart their public service careers. Each August, a cohort of students is admitted into this 12-month program to foster a community of scholar-practitioners.

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2 Years

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The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration prepares you to lead in government agencies, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations. Explore public service, management of people and resources, program design and evaluation, collaboration and communication across sectors, and ethical decision making.

48

4 Years

This program prepares you to lead in government agencies, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations. Explore public service, management of people and resources, program design and evaluation, collaboration and communication across sectors, and ethical decision making.

45

4 Years

The School of Public Affairs and the College of Architecture and Planning jointly sponsor this dual-degree program, which enables you to take the core of both programs and to choose electives that simultaneously count toward both programs and that suit your career and personal goals.

66

3 Years

The School of Public Affairs and CU Boulder School of Law jointly sponsor this dual-degree, which is for students who wish to practice law within the public sector, obtain a senior administrative post, represent public-sector clients, or develop scholarly expertise in law and public administration.

101

4 Years

The dual-degree offers students interested in working in the government or nonprofit sectors an opportunity to combine management and leadership training with skills in geospatial sciences, including geographic information systems, remote sensing, computer cartography, and spatial statistics.

57

3 Years

The dual-degree provides you with the opportunity to take the core of both programs, while choosing electives that simultaneously count toward both programs and that suit your career and personal goals. The net result is a more comprehensive and effective education in less time.

48

3 Years

By completing both a generalist MPA and a specialist MCJ, you will be equipped with skills applicable to public service settings in administration and policy analysis, as well as deep knowledge of work that pertains to criminal justice settings.

48

3 Years

The School of Public Affairs and the Colorado School of Public Health jointly sponsor this dual-degree program, which enables you to take the core of both programs, and choose electives that simultaneously count toward both programs and that suit your career and personal goals.

60

3 Years

By completing both a generalist MPA and a specialist MPP, you will be equipped with skills applicable to public service settings in administration and policy development, evaluation and analysis, and advocacy.

48

3 Years

The Executive MPA program is targeted to senior-level professionals in the nonprofit and public sectors. It is designed for maximum flexibility, with evening, weekend intensive and online classes.

30

2 Years

This certificate provides advanced education in the management of emergencies, hazards, disasters and community resilience. It is designed for students who work or will work in the field of natural and man-made hazards, community resilience and emergency management.

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1 Year