Concentrations and Minors

Concentrations 

Our ten concentrations span the most relevant issues facing the world today, giving you practical knowledge to create change in communities far and wide. More information about each of these programs can be found at the links below.

Minors

SPIA students are able to declare a minor in any of our ten concentrations as well as in Cybersecurity, Policy & Law. All minors require a total of 9 credits of coursework and any course taken to fulfill a requirement for your degree or concentration cannot also count toward a minor. Contact your academic advisor for approval and with any questions about requirements or course substitution. Learn more about the details and requirements of each minor here



Energy & Environment


International Political Economy


Public & Nonprofit Management


Urban Affairs & Planning


Governance & International Public Management


Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Society


Security & Intelligence Studies


Human Security


Policy Research & Analysis


Social Policy


Cyber Security, Policy & Law