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Institutional Membership
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Academic units (e.g. colleges, schools, divisions, departments, programs, centers, institutes) within institutions of higher education that have been accredited by US regional accrediting bodies or their equivalent are eligible for regular institutional membership. Such programs must have substantial commitment to the purpose of NASPAA and have organized separately identified curricula leading to professional graduate degrees in public affairs and administration or to relevant baccalaureate and pre-baccalaureate degrees. Click here to view roster of current institutional members. View NASPAA member schools on Google Maps.

A NASPAA membership is a demonstration of commitment to professional public service education and training. NASPAA members in good standing are entitled to apply for accreditation, entitled to apply for establishing a Pi Alpha Alpha Chapter, receive the Journal of Public Affairs Education (J-PAE), participate in our Annual Conference, serve on committees and participate in all NASPAA activities and discussions.

CRITERIA FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP

Institutional membership in NASPAA is open to academic units (e.g., colleges, schools, divisions, departments, programs, centers, institutes) within institutions of higher education that have been accredited by US regional accrediting bodies or their equivalent are eligible for regular institutional membership.