SPEA Connect

For more information about SPEA Connect, please visit www.speaconnect.indiana.edu.

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University is the largest school of public affairs in the United States and is recognized as one of the best. U.S. News & World Report ranked SPEA's Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program among the best in the nation and ranked six specialty programs at our Bloomington and Indianapoliscampuses in the top 10, including the No. 1 ranked program in Nonprofit Management.

SPEA's interdisciplinary approach to teaching, scholarship, and service yields:

Exceptional professionals who tackle society's problems in innovative ways and are successful in all sectorsTimely, practical research by our accomplished faculty, including 2009 Nobel Laureate Elinor OstromStronger communities for people throughout the world

Innovative Online Programs

The SPEA Connect online programs—the first of such programs offered by a highly ranked school—are another example of SPEA's leadership in public affairs education. Our online MPA and certificates are designed to prepare talented professionals to take their careers to the next level, while studying where and when it's most convenient.

Accreditation

SPEA's MPA program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).