American University School of Public Affairs

American University School of Public Affairs
TypePrivate
Established1934
Parent institution
American University
Academic affiliation
TPC
DeanAlison Jacknowitz (Interim)
Academic staff
111
Students1,984 (undergraduate)
980 (postgrad)
66 (doctoral)
Location,
CampusUrban
Websitewww.american.edu/spa/

The American University School of Public Affairs (SPA) is an institution of higher education and research located in Washington, D.C. that grants academic degrees in political science, public administration, public policy, and justice, law, and criminology. Established in 1934 as part of American University, the school houses three academic departments - Public Administration & Policy, Government, and Justice, Law & Criminology - as well as ten centers and institutes.