An extensive set of curricular offerings is provided through the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs that includes courses in Administration of Justice (AJ), Political Science (POLS), Public Affairs (PA), and Military Science (MSCI), as well as three undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees. At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Affairs, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Administration of Justice, and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science are offered. At the graduate level, the Master of Public Administration, Master of Administration of Justice, Doctor of Philosophy in Administration of Justice, Master of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy are offered.

In addition to course and degree offerings, students with majors in other departments may declare minors in the four disciplines offered through this unit; Administration of Justice, Political Science, Public Affairs, and Military Science. The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs has a reputation as a comprehensive center for sound academic research.

Our Vision

The vision of the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to become a nationally and internationally recognized school of global and urban affairs dedicated to building and maintaining an intellectually challenging and stimulating educational environment that encourages inquiry, scholarly production, ethical behavior and social growth and discipline.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to serve as an urban focused community of learning dedicated to educating professional who will plan and administer environmentally healthy and sustainable communities at the local, state, national and international levels of society.

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The mission of the Department of Administration of Justice undergraduate program is to educate students for careers and community service within a diverse urban environment through the development of specialized knowledge…

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