DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & URBAN STUDIES

Welcome to the virtual home of the Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies (PAUS) at The University of Akron. The goal of the department is to enhance the quality of public service through civic education, training and research. To meet that goal we offer a variety of degree programs, certificates, courses, seminars and workshops. If you are interested in furthering your career, providing better services to the public, or developing a broader civic perspective, we may have events, programs and degrees that fit your needs.

The department draws its inspiration and perspective from a variety of sources. We are truly an interdisciplinary department, with faculty whose backgrounds and research interests span the social sciences. We offer degrees in both Urban Studies and Public Administration, as well as the opportunity to combine interests in law and public administration into a joint degree.

We invite you to take a virtual tour of our department to explore our degree offerings for the Master of Arts in Urban Studies, the Master of Public Administration, the joint degree of Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies and Public Affairs.

Thank you for taking time to visit with us. I hope you will contact me, the staff, or any member of the faculty should you have questions. We hope to see you in the department soon.

Dr. Sonia Alemagno, Chair