LBJ School | The University of Texas at Austin

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Know-how to change the world

Our Degree Programs

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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

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Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)

A degree program designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical command of international policymaking

DC Concentration (MPAff/MGPS)

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

PhD in Public Policy

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

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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

Events

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Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday March 20, 2024, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Studio 919

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.

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Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday March 21, 2024, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
SRH 3.122

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.

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Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday March 27, 2024, 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School

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. 

News & Research

Gabriel Kornas, an MPAff student and Rangel Fellow from Seattle, Wash. poses in front of the LBJ School.

A vision for global diplomacy: Gabriel Kornas, Rangel Fellow's academic and professional journey toward Master of Public Affairs

March 7, 2024

Gabriel Kornas is an MPAff student and Rangel Fellow from Seattle, Wash. The University of Washington graduate earned his undergraduate degree in International Studies and chose the LBJ School for its reputation amongst the best public policy programs in the country.

Kristin Morton, a LBJ School MGPS graduate, poses outside of the LBJ Library with the UT tower in the background

Kristin Morton: Exploring policy frontiers with insight and impact, an LBJ School alumni spotlight

Feb. 28, 2024

Kristin Morton, a Policy Analyst at the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, shares the insights and impact learned as a Master of Global Policy Studies graduate from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. The Odessa, Texas native credits the LBJ School with enhancing her problem solving and public policy skills.

Jordan Jessie, LBJ School student and one of three student chairs for the Barbara Jordan National Forum

From Dallas to the LBJ School: Jordan Jessie's mission to public policy advocacy

Feb. 20, 2024

Jordan Jessie is a Master of Public Affairs candidate from Dallas, Texas that has found her calling in advocating for underrepresented communities. One of three student chairs for this year's Barbara Jordan National Forum, Jordan completed her undergraduate degree in Government with a minor in African and African Diaspora Studies from The University of Texas at Austin.