Masters of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs

University of San Francisco

Join the Bay Area's dynamic culture of grassroots organizing and advocacy. Develop community-driven public policy for more equitable cities and regions. In rigorous seminars and hands-on experiences, prepare for leadership roles in community organizing, public service, and political advocacy. Combine classes in urban studies, public policy, politics, and sociology with hands-on experience in community-based research, policy design, and policy analysis. You will be trained to formulate policy and initiatives for more vibrant and just communities.The 33-unit program includes community-based research, policy design, policy analysis, advocacy, and implementation in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Course offerings include: Urban Racial Politics Community-Engaged Research Economics of Social Justice Housing, Community and Policy and Resource Equity, among other classes.