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The Global Standard in Public Service Education

We promote the ideal of public service globally. We want the best prepared students to enter public service, and we want the best faculty to teach and research in our field. Everything we do focuses on these goals.

We have a new Public Service Careers Job Board Widget. See below.

Public Service Careers

 

Events

Annual Conference

See you soon!

October 23-25, 2024

NASPAA's 2024 Annual Conference is almost here! Pre-conference registration is now closed. If you still wish to attend andhafve not yet registered, you will need to do so on site. This year's Annual Conference is back in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Please find NASPAA staff at our registration desk by the escalators if you have any questions.

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NASPAA Conference Schedule

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill , 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 United States

Getting Started

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Accreditation

Accreditation

Have questions about seeking or maintaining accreditation? Find the official Standards and policies, as well as resources for applicants and currently accredited programs here.

data

Data Center

Interested in enrollment and other data trends?  Need to enter your Annual Data Report? Trying the find the school that is the right fit for you? 

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Student Resources

Want to join the student simulation? Want to learn more about what a public affairs degree is?  Looking for a program?  Interested in what future employment and salary prospects you have?

Search for a Program or School

The authoritative search tool for programs in public affairs, public administration, and public policy - the only online directory that includes data from schools themselves. You can search and filter by a wide range of criteria.

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