Know-how to change the world
Our Degree Programs
Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)
The first graduate public affairs program to blend academic theory with practical experience—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world
Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)
A degree program designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical command of international policymaking
DC Option (MPAff/MGPS)
An immersive 15-month course of accelerated study and work in Washington DC for careers in domestic and international federal policymaking
Ph.D. in Public Policy (Ph.D.)
A flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact
Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL)
A 12-month program preparing nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and practical simulations for real world readines
Executive and Professional Training
Governor's Center for Management Development
We provide leadership development and educational courses for thousands of managers and leaders each year
LBJ Women's Campaign School
We offer a nonpartisan program to train women to run for elected office or manage campaigns
Events
City and child welfare experts discuss the state’s escalating child care crisis, which is not only a growing burden on the quality of life for everyday Texans but also an economic development challenge.
On Thursday, March 21, the Clements Center for National Security, the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, will host Lena Andrews, Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy and former military analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, for a book talk on her recent release Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II. This event is part of our annual Women in National Security series. Join us at 12:15 pm in SRH 3.122, The LBJ School of Public Affairs.
Authors Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware discuss their newly published book “God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America” and trace the historical trajectory and assess the present-day dangers of this violent extremist movement, along with the harm it poses to U.S. national security.