About the School of Government
and Public Policy
The School of Government and Public Policy prepares men and women for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as in private organizations which interact with government.
Located in the new Colleges of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the School is uniquely situated to offer one of the leading programs in public management available in the U.S. View our mission statement.
Letter from the Director
I am pleased to write you with exciting news. The Eller College of Management and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) have joined forces to create the School of Government and Public Policy. The School, which now resides in the College of SBS, brings together faculty, staff and all degree programs from the Department of Political Science and the School of Public Administration and Policy (SPAP).
The School of Government and Public Policy promises new opportunities for students who plan to pursue careers in government, politics, public policy, and law. No other unit on campus will offer this combination of policy-oriented courses. The established programs of study in political science, public policy, public administration, criminal justice, and health and human services will continue as focal points for the new School.
The degree programs from Political Science and SPAP will be revised to incorporate synergies in curriculum and research. For instance, political science courses in public law enhance the criminal justice program. Faculty in environmental policy and sustainability can work together to enrich class offerings for students and uncover avenues for collaborative research.
In addition to expanded interdisciplinary curriculum, students will have new internship opportunities, career counseling services and professional training in such areas as environmental policy, foreign service, and public law. Government is a growing sector of the Southern Arizona economy, and this School will provide a focal point for workforce development that not only meets the needs of our students, but the community as well.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about the new School. We welcome your feedback on this exciting new venture and invite you to become involved with the students and faculty of the School of Government and Public Policy.
Sincerely,
H. Brinton Milward, Director
School of Government and Public Policy
