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About NASPAA

NASPAA is the global standard in public service education.  It is the membership organization of graduate education programs in public policy, public affairs, public administration, and public & nonprofit management. As of 2013, its 280 members - located across the U.S. and around the globe - award MPA, MPP, MPAff, and similar degrees.

NASPAA's twofold mission is to ensure excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service.

NASPAA is the recognized accreditor of master's degree programs in these fields.

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