Explore academic offerings at the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education where we offer a wide range of coursework and degrees designed to prepare students for meaningful careers in public service, education, and beyond. Our comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities ensure that you are well-equipped to make a difference in your community and the world. Discover the diverse academic paths available to you.
Department of Criminology and Sociology
Our Department of Criminology and Sociology applies an interdisciplinary approach to major social issues, contributing to societal transformation, facilitating greater well-being, enhancing public safety, and maximizing our impact in our community and beyond.
Our faculty and curriculum equip students with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to work in a wide variety of career settings, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, social and community service organizations, and health services.
Students study a wide variety of topics including social inequality, criminology, gender, race, ethnicity, and law, while developing research skills and the ability to understand and connect individual lives with wider social forces.
Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs
Our Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs is recognized as one of the best public affairs schools in the nation by US News & World Report. The School is ranked 4th in the US in the specialty of Urban Policy and 12th in the specialty of Local Government Management.
The School offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programs in fields that guide and advance vibrant and sustainable communities, including urban studies, public administration, urban planning, environmental studies, nonprofit management, and organizational leadership.
Our collection of scholars combines practical experience with research and theory, delivering excellence in teaching to prepare the next generation of community leaders. We are committed to the advancement of cities through sustainable and equitable economic and social development, and we work toward this goal daily through our research, education, and public service.
School of Communication
Our School of Communication is a dynamic community of students, faculty, and administrative support staff that exemplify the traditional university missions of teaching, research, and service, while engaging with the community.
Our faculty bring real-world expertise to the classroom, deepening our students understanding of theory and best practices reflective of the field of communication today, while providing real-life application of skills through hands-on learning opportunities. We infuse experiential learning throughout our classroom teaching, placing emphasis on current and emerging digital trends to prepare students with the skills necessary to succeed in fast-growing career fields.
Students in our School of Communication are equipped with a foundation in strategic communications and digital communications practices. They learn to interpret research and data and communicate it in an effective way; strategize, plan, execute, and evaluate ethical and effective communication; and navigate real-world communication challenges that organizations face today.
School of Education and Counseling
Our School of Education and Counseling is the hub of education leadership, excellence, and innovation at Levin College. We shape the next generation of world-class educators.
Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning provides programs that engage students in real-world learning experiences. We offer graduate degree, certificate, and licensure programs in Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning. Our students obtain employment in a variety of world-class healthcare organizations, school districts, and higher education institutions.
Educational Studies, Research and Technology offers Master's Degree, certificate, and endorsement programs such as the Master of Urban Secondary Teaching, Educational Research & Assessment, Gifted & Talented Education, Educational Technology, and Chinese Language Licensure programs.
Teacher Education offers undergraduate programs, graduate licensure and degree programs, and certificate and endorsement programs. Our preparation programs are well designed for prospective and experienced educators. Teacher Education faculty are fully engaged in teaching, research, and service that ensures quality preparation of our candidates across programs.