The College of Urban and Public Affairs is divided into three schools. It also includes eight public service and research centers and institutes that contribute knowledge and service not only to academia, but to the city, county, and state. School of Community Health Graduates of this school enter the workforce as health educators and public health professionals in a wide variety of community health settings. The School s mission is to promote health among individuals and communities by preparing public health professionals. Because of PSU s urban setting, students in the School of Community Health can work with community health organizations and with groups of varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Students can earn bachelor s or master s degrees.
Mark O. Hatfield School of Government Named after Oregon s esteemed U.S. senator and former governor, the Hatfield School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in administration of justice and political science, and master s degrees in public administration. The Division of Administration of Justice has its roots in PSU s earliest years when, in the late 1940s, the institution that became PSU offered professional courses to police officers. The degree programs under the Division of Administration of Justice have evolved and broadened over the years to provide a solid foundation for students seeking careers in law and law enforcement. Political Science s primary mission is to develop citizens who can respond effectively to issues of diversity, ambiguity, and conflict as natural parts of American politics. These skills apply not only to Portland s urban setting, but to the nation as a whole.