Public Policy and Administration

Welcome to Public Policy and Administration

The Department of Public Policy and Administration is engaged in graduate level education in public policy and administration and a range of research and training activities.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Administration will prepare students for a variety of career choices including administration in public and nonprofit organizations; policy research in natural resource, environmental and other areas of public policy in government, nonprofits, advocacy groups, consulting organizations and academic teaching/research positions. The doctorate builds on a nationally accredited master’s degree program in public administration. Download the flier for the Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration Degree (PDF).

The MPA degree offered through the Department of Public Policy and Administration is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NSPPAA, formerly known as NASPAA). This program is one of only nine programs accredited by NSPPAA in Idaho, surrounding states, and the Northwest, including Oregon, Washington, Montana, Utah, Nevada and Wyoming.

The Department of Public Policy and Administration also offers a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and an Undergraduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution.