American University

Web Site

 http://www.spa.american.edu

Degrees Offered

 MPA (Master of Public Administration), MPP (Master of Public Policy), Ph.D programs

Fields of Specialization

 Development/NGO, International Non-Profits, Budgeting and Finance, Crime and Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Education, Environment, General/Public Management, Health, Information Technology, Non-Profit, Organizational Management, Policy, Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Security, Urban

U.S. State

 Washington, D.C.

Country/Region

 Eastern United States

Estimated Tuition:

 $25,001 - $45,000

Percent of International Students

 10

School Setting:
Urban		 Out-of-State Graduate Tuition:
Tests Required:
GRE
TOEFL		 Typical room and board charge:
Duration of Program:
MPA: 2 years
MPP: 2 years
Political Science: 2 years
Justice, Law & Society: 2 years
 Additional fees (Estimated):
Popular Courses:
Comparative Politics/ Regional Studies
International Development
International Management
 Books/Supplies:
Accreditation:
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)		 Funding Available:
University-based financial aid
Most common country/region represented:
Kazakhstan
China
Korea
Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
Contact Information:
Contact School of Public Affairs
The top-10 ranked School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University (AU), takes tremendous pride in its long standing reputation as a leader in the field of public service education. Our greatest strength is in our people – professors, staff, alumni, and of course, students. Whether it's international development, public financial management, leadership, campaign strategy, program evaluation, legal theory or capital punishment, the School of Public Affairs at American University is particularly well positioned to prepare emerging and established leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the complex challenges of today.

*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.