University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs
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The School of Public and International Affairs, also referred to as SPIA, is a school within the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, United States.
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[edit] History
The School opened in 2001 when the department of political science separated from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Since then, the School has added two additional departments (international affairs and public administration and policy). The Master of Public Administration program has been ranked third in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
[edit] Departments and centers
The following departments are part of the School:
- Department of International Affairs
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Public Administration and Policy
The Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) and the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) are part of the School of Public and International Affairs.
[edit] Degrees offered
[edit] Undergraduate degrees
The following undergraduate degrees are offered by the School:
- Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in International Affairs
- Joint Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Criminal Justice Studies (with Franklin College of Arts and Sciences)
[edit] Graduate degrees
The following graduate degrees are offered by the School:
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science
- Masters of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
- Ph.D. in Public Administration
- Ph.D. in Political Science