Undergraduate degrees
Criminal Justice
Criminal justice students 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.
Undergraduate degrees
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Students learn to manage the complexities of disaster planning and response and develop the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to natural disasters, domestic and foreign terrorist threats, ethical and constitutional issues and mitigating security hazards to improve public safety and prepare for future emergencies.
Learn more about our Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program
Undergraduate degrees
Urban and Regional Studies
Urban and regional studies/planning students learn to address challenges like urban sprawl, economic marginalization, ethnic and racial conflicts and environmental degradation. Wilder students partner with community organizations throughout Richmond, a historic and diverse city.
Explore our degree programs
We offer interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs at the intersection of scholarship and governance.
Undergraduate programs
At the Wilder School, we’re big enough to offer bold opportunities and small enough to provide true connections with our faculty experts, alumni network and school community.
Graduate degrees
United by a common drive to improve people’s lives through public leadership and public policy, we transform ideas into real-world solutions.
Certificate programs
Whether you imagine yourself tackling renewable energy, health disparities or criminal justice reform, we can help elevate your career in public service.