School of Public Policy and Administration

Urban Affairs and Public Policy (Ph.D.)
Telephone: (302) 831-1687
https://www.sppa.udel.edu/grad-education/graduate-education/ph-d-in-urban-affairs-public-policy
Faculty Listing: https://www.sppa.udel.edu/people/faculty

The Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy is an interdisciplinary, research oriented degree that focuses on analysis of the critical policy challenges of our times.  Our program prepares scholars to create useable knowledge to inform decision making, and to positively impact the quality of life in communities at all scales, from cities to nations.  Our doctoral students work alongside our faculty to create new knowledge that expands the possibilities for community enhancement and policy improvement across our nation and our world.

The challenges of our times are not neatly bundled in disciplinary packages as political, economic, or sociological problems. Our doctoral program prepares scholars to approach these multifaceted challenges from creative vantage points, reflecting diverse perspectives that transcend disciplinary views and reflect the highest standards of research and a truly global outlook. 

Urban Affairs and Public Policy (M.A.)
Telephone: (302) 831-1687
https://www.sppa.udel.edu/grad-education/graduate-education/m-a-in-urban-affairs-public-policy​
Faculty Listing: https://www.sppa.udel.edu/people/faculty

The M.A. in Urban Affairs & Public Policy prepares students to address many of the critical challenges facing communities at all levels, from neighborhoods to the nation: health, education, housing, civil rights, poverty, economic growth, media policy, and environmental quality. Because these challenges are not neatly bundled in disciplinary packages as political, economic, or sociological, the M.A. program is distinctively interdisciplinary. We equip our students with the diverse knowledge and experience needed to address  policy challenges from creative vantage points, and we encourage them to adopt a truly global outlook on policy solutions.

Our educational model supports active, experiential learning at all stages. Students work side-by-side with faculty on urban and policy research and analysis designed to create and utilize knowledge that informs decisions and policies. Our faculty and students are focused on making a positive impact on the quality of life in the communities they serve, forming a bridge between the communities of ideas and the community of action. M.A. students are invited to participate in real world projects, enriching and applying what they learn in the classroom while they gain valuable practical experience that will help them launch productive careers. 

Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Telephone: (302) 831-1687
http://www.sppa.udel.edu/content/master-public-administration
Faculty Listing: https://www.sppa.udel.edu/people/faculty

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) in the School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) at the University of Delaware is a professional degree program that trains diverse, motivated students to lead and manage public and not-for-profit organizations. Our distinctive MPA program utilizes the ‘Delaware Model’ to integrate academic excellence with professional experience for aspiring and practicing public and not-for-profit managers. Through coursework and experiential learning, the degree develops the leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills that are critical to competent, values-based decision-making in diverse, changing, and multi-sectored environments.

Disaster Science and Management (M.S.)
Telephone: (302) 831-1687
https://www.sppa.udel.edu/grad-education/graduate-education/m-s-in-disaster-science-management
Faculty Listing: https://www.sppa.udel.edu/people/faculty

The M.S. in Disaster Science and Management program approaches disasters from a distinctly interdisciplinary point of view. The program emphasizes theories, research methodologies, and policies related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, management, and response.

Two master’s degree options are offered in the disaster program - a non-thesis M.S. and an M.S. with thesis. The non-thesis M.S. is considered to be a terminal, professional degree. Students interested in research or continuing for a Ph.D. should consider the thesis option.​

Disaster Science and Management (Ph.D.)
Telephone: (302) 831-1687
https://www.sppa.udel.edu/grad-education/graduate-education/ph-d-in-disaster-science-management
Faculty Listing: https://www.sppa.udel.edu/people/faculty

The Ph.D. in Disaster Science & Management program approaches disasters and emergencies from an interdisciplinary point of view. The program emphasizes theories, research methodologies, and policies related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, management, and response. ​

Historic Preservation (Graduate Certificate)
Telephone: (302) 831-1687
https://www.sppa.udel.edu/grad-education/graduate-education/certificate-in-historic-preservation
Faculty Listing: https://www.sppa.udel.edu/people/faculty

The School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) at the University of Delaware offers a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation that introduces students to the current state of best practices in historic preservation and their theoretic underpinnings; explains the historic preservation planning process including development of preservation policies and treatment approaches; and provides basic skills and methodologies needed for the profession (including measured drawing, architectural photography, and archival research).

The Certificate can be pursued by students in any graduate degree program, by undergraduates concurrently with any undergraduate degree program, or by practicing professionals or other non-UD students.

Energy and Environmental Policy Program (MEEP, Ph.D.)
Telephone: (302) 831-0950
MEEP http://ceep.udel.edu/academic-progra/graduate-programs/meep/
Ph.D. http://ceep.udel.edu/academic-progra/graduate-programs/phd-enep/
Faculty Listing: http://ceep.udel.edu/people/faculty/

The graduate program in Energy and Environmental Policy prepares students to contribute to the improvement of environmental and energy policy through the development of an interdisciplinary understanding of the interactions of society, resources, and the environment. The Energy and Environmental Policy Program (ENEP) offers a Masters degree and a Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Policy with support by faculty and research centers of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Business and Economics.

Programs

• Disaster Science and Management (MS)
• Energy and Environmental Policy (MEEP)
• Public Administration (MPA)
• Public Health (MPH)
• Public Policy (MPP)
• Urban Affairs and Public Policy (MA)

• Disaster Science and Management (PhD)
• Energy and Environmental Policy (PhD)
• Engineering and Public Policy (PhD)
• Urban Affairs And Public Policy (PhD)

• Historic Preservation Certificate
• Nonprofit and Voluntary Action Certificate

• Energy and Environmental Policy 4+1 (BS/MS)
• English/Public Administration 4+1 (BA/MPA)
• English/Urban Affairs and Public Policy 4+1 (BA/MA)
• Organizational and Community Leadership/Public Administration 4+1 (BA/MPA)
• Organizational and Community Leadership/Urban Affairs and Public Policy 4+1 (BA/MA)
• Political Science/Public Administration 4+1 (BA/MPA)
• Public Policy 4+1 (BA/MPP)
• Public Policy/Public Administration 4+1 (BA/MPA)
• Public Policy/Urban Affairs and Public Policy 4+1 (BA/MA)