Urban Affairs

The MA program in Urban Affairs is designed to prepare the student for professional work and career advancement in the areas of urban and public administration, social policy, community advocacy, and the management of community-based organizations. Graduates of the program work in government agencies, community-based and nonprofit organizations, health care and education institutions, and private enterprises such as metropolitan real estate firms. Studying with faculty who have extensive knowledge and experience in contemporary urban affairs, students gain training and expertise in the design and administration of programs addressing issues of social and urban policy.