The School of Public Affairs is home to four departments offering programs in different disciplines, many of which work well in combination with one another. Undergraduate students are encouraged to incorporate a minor into their degree program.
Learn how society deals with crime and other forms of injustice and victimization - and how to prevent it.
B.A. in Criminal Justice Studies
M.S. in Criminal Justice Studies
Minnesota Peace Officer Licensure Training (P.O.S.T. Skills)
Pre-Law Advising
Economics is the application of hard sciences to practical and social problems.
M.S. in Applied Economics
B.A./M.S. in Applied Economics (5-year program)
B.A. Business Economics
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
B.A. Economics
B.S. Mathematical Economics (STEM)
Comprehensive and cutting edge to answer big questions and solve big problems.
B.A. Geography
M.S. or Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
B.A. Hospitality and Tourism
B.S. Land Surveying and Mapping Sciences
Land Surveying Certificate
B.A. Planning and Community Development
Certificate or Graduate Certificate in Planning and Community Development
B.A./M.P.A. Planning and Community Development/Master of Public Administration (5-year)
Minors: British Studies, Geographic Information Science, Heritage Preservation
Practical training and critical thinking in political behavior, global interactions, and public service.
B.A. International Relations
B.A. Political Science
Master of Public Administration
Coming soon! Political Science/Master of Public Administration (5yr BA/MPA)
Coming soon! International Relations/Master of Public Administration (5yr BA/MPA)
Receive leadership training and tools to succeed in competitive environments.
Faculty in our school are experienced practitioners and scholars; nearly all have doctoral degrees.
The St. Cloud State University Expert Guide lists faculty and staff across the University who are willing to share their experiences or expertise with the media for various purposes, story ideas or other needs.
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