Areas of Focus


The Evans School of Public Affairs and the University of Washington are known for groundbreaking leadership in and across a range of specializations. Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management students leverage these specializations as part of an individual plan of study. These areas of focus include:

  • Leadership and Decision-Making
  • Public, Private, and Nonprofit Networks and Partnerships
  • Education Policy and Management
  • Environmental Policy and Management
  • Health Policy and Management
  • International Public Affairs
  • Policy and Management Integration
  • Law and Policy
  • Public Management and Finance
  • Nonprofit and NGO Management
  • Policy Analysis
  • Urban and Metropolitan Policy
  • Social Policy
  • Information Technology
Find out more about our courses and degrees by contacting our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.