University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs

There is a reason U.S.News & World Report ranks the CU Denver School of Public Affairs as the top public affairs school in Colorado, and among the best in the nation. Our world-class faculty and our location in the heart of Colorado’s capital create countless opportunities for experiential learning. Combine this with our rigorous programs and flexible class schedules, and the result is a student body united in its vision for a better world and equipped with the practical skills to make it happen. When our students graduate, they’re not just ready to start making an impact: they’ve already begun. Thousands of our graduates work in management, leadership and policy analysis positions in government and nonprofit organizations -- in Colorado, across the country, and around the globe. We offer five degree programs: a doctorate in public affairs, a master of public administration, a master of criminal justice, a bachelor of arts in criminal justice, and a bachelor of arts in public service. To meet the needs of today’s busy students, we offer a variety of in-person and online courses in both traditional and accelerated program formats. Our renowned research and teaching faculty is strengthened by a number of prominent practitioners whose professional experience contributes significantly to our learning environment. The CU Denver School of Public Affairs: where visionary leaders find their point of view.