Our Programs
At the Wilder School, we’re big enough to offer bold opportunities and small enough for individualized instruction and true faculty mentorship.
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Criminal Justice
Social justice and individual rights in the criminal justice system
Study the causes of crime, treatment of offenders and management of the criminal justice system, with a focus on balancing social justice and individual rights.
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Plan for any scenario
Learn to manage the complexities of disaster planning and response.
Public Administration
Collaborative governance to address complex social problems
Become a creative, principled leader with skills in program management and policy analysis.
Public Policy and Administration
New understanding across the disciplines
Work with faculty from across our programs and have the chance to specialize in areas including public policy, public administration, criminal justice policy and urban policy.
Urban and Regional Studies Planning
At the forefront of urban revitalization
Learn to address challenges like urban sprawl, economic marginalization, ethnic and racial conflicts and environmental degradation.
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Nationally recognized faculty experts advance dialogue and social equity research across public safety, governance and economic and community development, participating in professional and community organizations.