School of Public and Environmental Affairs Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indiana University founded the School of Public and Environmental Affairs more than 30 years ago to prepare students to address the issues of modern society in ways that more traditional schools overlooked. At SPEA, people learn how to work in government, nonprofit and business roles to make positive changes in their communities, their states, their countries and the world.

SPEA Indianapolis graduates lead the organizations that make and enforce laws, keep communities livable and safe, shape smart public policy, protect the planet and help our fellow citizens. Through the combined study of civic leadership, management, policy studies, criminal justice and public safety, SPEA students develop both the practical and philosophical skills that prepare them to develop solutions to society's problems. SPEA Indianapolis is proud to be part of Indiana University, located on the busy IUPUI campus in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

For students learning how to make a difference in business, government and nonprofit organizations, what better place to study than a major city where such organizations are headquartered? IUPUI is just a short walk or ride from bustling city, state and federal government centers as well as hundreds of corporations and nonprofit organizations. Internships, mentors and active learning opportunities are right around the corner. Well-connected to these institutions, SPEA's faculty members are recognized for their credentials, experience, involvement and impact worldwide. With the entire Central Indiana community as their learning lab, SPEA students have unmatched access to the people and places where change happens first.

MPA and MSCJPS Programs at IU's School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indiana University's 48-credit-hour Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program prepares students to assume management and policy roles in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. Students choose from concentrations in nonprofit management, policy analysis, public management. urban sustainability and criminal justice.

Indiana University's SPEA programs are highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs also has a 36-credit Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (MSCJPS) program. The MSCJPS combines coursework in criminal justice, public safety and management to address increasing demand for people with advanced education in criminal justice and public safety. The degree offers the first opportunity in Indiana for graduate study in public safety.

In addition to Indiana University's full master's programs, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers graduate certificates in public management, nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, homeland security and emergency management. The certificates in public management and nonprofit management can be completed online or on campus.

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Library Science/Public Management Certificate (MLS/PMC)
  Juris Doctor/Master of Public Affairs (JD/MPA)
  Master of Public Affairs/Master of Arts (MPA/MA)
  Master of Library Science/Nonprofit Management Certificate (MLS/NMC)
• Library Management Graduate Certificate
• Public Management Graduate Certificate
• Homeland Security And Emergency Management Graduate Certificate
• Nonprofit Management Graduate Certificate
• Public Affairs Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
• Social Entrepreneurship: Nonprofit And Public Benefit Organizations Graduate Certificate
• Criminal Justice And Public Safety Master of Science (MS)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 55
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees 43
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? Yes
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied214
• Accepted177
• Acceptance Rate82%
• Enrolled147
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $60
• Application Fee - International $60
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline May 15th February 1st Yes
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline February 15th September 15th Yes
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGRE General Test, GMAT or LSAT, minimum GPA of 3.0 (preferred)
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesNot Reported

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMarch 1
• Types of financial support availableResearch Assitantships, Career or Field-Related Internships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Institutionally-sponsored Loans, Scholarship and/or loans

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students313
• Female Percentage63%
• Male Percentage37%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students313
• Part-time Percentage35%
• Full-time Percentage65%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino3%
• Black / African American15%
• White / Caucasian72%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian2%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races0%
• Unknown8%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty34
• Full-time Percentage71%
• Part-time Percentage29%
• Female Percentage29%
• Male Percentage71%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchNonprofit and public management, public policy, urban policy, sustainability policy, disaster preparedness and recovery, vehicular safety, homicide, offender rehabilitation and re-entry
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last year$1,600,000