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NASPAA, the global standard in public service education, is a membership association of over 280 graduate programs in
public affairs, public policy, public administration, and public
management, across the US and around the world. It serves as an international resource for the promotion of excellence in education and training for public service.
Membership
Accreditation
Committees and Sections
Publications
Annual Conference
Student Honor Society
NASPAA accomplishes its mission through services to its member institutions and by:
- Developing appropriate standards for educational programs through its Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation;
- Representing to governments and other institutions the objectives and needs of education for public affairs and administration;
- Encouraging curriculum development and innovation and providing a forum for publication and discussion of education scholarship, practices, and issues;
- Undertaking surveys that provide members and the public with information on key educational issues;
- Working with partner practitioner and professional organizations; and
- Collaborating with organizations of schools of public administration internationally through conferences, consortia, and joint projects.
Membership
Membership in NASPAA is open to academic programs at accredited institutions of higher education, both in and outside the U.S., which grant professional graduate or undergraduate degree in public affairs, administration or policy, and have a substantial commitment to the purpose of NASPAA.
Accreditation
NASPAA’s Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA) is the specialized accrediting body for masters degree programs in public affairs, administration, and policy in the U.S., as recognized by the Department of Education. In 2011-12, there were 170 accredited master's programs.
Committees and Sections
NASPAA member institutions with common interests or characteristics may group themselves into sections to promote their shared interests. For a list of all current committees and sections, click here.
Publications
NASPAA publishes the Journal of Public Affairs Education (JPAE), a quarterly refereed journal that serves to stimulate research and dialogue about issues in public affairs education.
Annual Conference
NASPAA organizes an annual conference to engage the public affairs education community in discussions of challenges and opportunities. For more information, click here.
Student Honor Society
In recognition of outstanding student achievement in public affairs programs, NASPAA sponsors the Pi Alpha Alpha honor society.