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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Business/SPEA Building (BS) 3027 801 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 274-4656/toll free (877) 292-9321 www.spea.iupui.edu Contents School of Public and Environmental Affairs Welcome from Dean Astrid E. Merget Welcome from Associate Dean Greg H. Lindsey SPEA Centers, Programs, and Services Internships and Experiential Learning SPEA Alumni Association Student Organizations Undergraduate Programs Admissions Intercampus Transfer Policies Governing the Undergraduate Program Other Policies Concerning Degree Requirements Honors and Accelerated Master’s Programs International Programs Washington Leadership Program Indiana Leadership Seminar Bachelor of Science Degree Programs Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs Majors Management Civic Leadership Policy Studies Bachelor of Science in Public Health/ Environmental Science and Health Bachelor of Science in Public Health/Health Administration Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Public Safety Management SPEA Minors Civic Leadership Criminal Justice General Criminal Justice Accounting Environmental Science and Health Health Systems Administration Human Resource Management Management Policy Studies Public and Nonprofit Management Financial Certificate Programs Environmental Studies Nonprofit Management Public Affairs Public Health Public Management American Humanics Certification in Nonprofit Management Undergraduate Course Descriptions Graduate Programs Graduate Degrees, Programs, and Concentrations Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Fields of Concentration Criminal Justice Environmental Management Nonprofit Management Policy Analysis Public Management Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) Joint Master’s Degrees Master of Health Administration–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.H.A.–J.D.) Master of Health Administration–Master of Business Administration (M.H.A.–M.B.A.) Master of Public Affairs–Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.–J.D.) Master of Public Affairs–Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies (M.P.A.–M.A.) Certificate Programs Executive Graduate Certificate in Library Management Pending —Health Policy Health Systems Management Nonprofit Management Public Management Graduate Courses IUPUI Administrative Officers IUPUI Academic Advisors IUPUI Faculty SPEA Board of Visitors School of Public and Environmental Affairs The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) is a professional school dedicated to applied interdisciplinary learning combining the study of public affairs and environmental sciences. The interests of the faculty and professional staff typically fall into one or more of the following areas: Criminal justice Environmental science and policy Finance and economics Health science and administration Law Nonprofit management Policy and administration Public safety Urban affairs The school’s faculty, staff, and students work individually and collaboratively to solve problems that require SPEA’s unique combination of in-depth knowledge in the natural, behavioral, social, and administrative sciences. Because of its broad program base and representation on eight IU campuses, SPEA is a resource to many Indiana communities. Public and private organizations, as well as all levels of government, benefit from the knowledge and expertise of SPEA faculty, staff, and students. Welcome from Dean Astrid E. Merget The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs has no small agenda. Because society’s most critical concerns are connected to quality of life and sustainability of all life forms, our teaching, research, and service are distinguished by immediate relevancy and benefit in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Founded in 1972, the school has from its very beginning embraced a distinctive interdisciplinary approach to the pursuit of comprehensive solutions for society’s most complex challenges in our classrooms, labs, and research centers. Our work touches citizens around the world in multiple ways on any given day. On our campuses throughout the state of Indiana, our students and faculty address an assortment of issues that help define how well citizens of the world live, how well their institutions serve and sustain, and how well their environments are protected and enhanced. We assess the water people drink and how their governments define and assist those most in need. Members of our faculty study the safety of air and highway travel and transport and how health care and food quality can be enhanced. In our research centers, our students learn how developing governments define principles of justice and address criminal behavior and social welfare. Today, we lead the country in helping groups and organizations in all sectors learn inventive techniques to settle disputes and approach their environmental catastrophes. And internationally, our faculty and our students help new democracies determine how tax monies are best collected and utilized for society’s betterment. I am pleased with your interest in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and hope that your investment of time here will ultimately serve you well as you prepare for a most meaningful and rewarding professional life. With best wishes, Astrid E. Merget, Dean Welcome from Associate Dean Greg H. Lindsey I am pleased to introduce you to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). SPEA is a vibrant, diverse professional school with nationally recognized programs in public affairs, nonprofit management, health administration, criminal justice, and environmental management. In the 2004 rankings by U.S. News and World Report, our criminal justice program was ranked third in the nation, and our nonprofit management program was ranked fourth. Our faculty members are effective teachers, engaged in the community, and doing research that is leading to changes in the ways we understand and govern society. We integrate these three dimensions of academic work in the curriculum through emphases on professional practice. Classes in each degree program provide students numerous opportunities to work on practical projects with professionals in the community. Students also have opportunities to collaborate individually with faculty and staff on innovative research initiatives and service project. Our Center for Urban Policy and the Environment provides additional opportunities for students to gain valuable professional experience. We are located in downtown Indianapolis on one of the most dynamic urban campuses in the nation. IUPUI’s location in the state’s capital and largest city fosters strong relationships with state and municipal government and other leading public, nonprofit, and private organizations, including the state’s largest concentration of hospitals and other health care organizations. Community leaders frequently meet with students and lecture in or teach SPEA classes. Internships and other practical experiences are easy to arrange. SPEA faculty, staff, and students are committed to making a difference in the world. When you choose SPEA, you are choosing a school where you will gain the knowledge and skills required for a successful professional career. We invite you to join us! Greg H. Lindsey, Associate Dean SPEA Centers, Programs, and Services The School of Public and Environmental Affairs encompasses public service activities that complement innovative academic programs. The school provides a wide variety of services to an equally broad range of federal, state, and local agencies. The Executive Education Program is one of the most prestigious leadership programs in the nation. Offered through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the Executive Education Program works with the government, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector to prepare leaders and managers to meet today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities. The Executive Education Program offers graduate-level programs at four sites nationally: Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; Indianapolis, Indiana, for the United States Navy; and Louisville, Kentucky, for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Graduate programs include the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.), the Public Management Certificate, and the Environmental Management Certificate. The Executive Education Program has formed a partnership with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), which also meets in Indianapolis. Together, they have created two institutes to challenge and educate transportation managers and leaders. The National Transportation Leadership Institute and the Graduate Leadership/Management Institute are two of the most influential programs for transportation management. The Executive Education Program’s partnership with the Indiana Health and Hospital Association (IHHA) created a 10-course management institute for health care officials in Indiana to help them lead their organizations through the continually changing health care industry. SPEA’s Executive Education Program also offers customized leadership and management programs for local and national clients. The Center for Urban Policy and the Environment brings analysis and decision facilitation competencies to complex societal problems, especially in central Indiana. Foundations, governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have supported the center’s projects. Affiliated faculty from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and other universities, professional