Located blocks from the state capitol and two hours from the nation’s capital, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs lets students gain relevant experience through hands-on learning that blends theory with practice. The school offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in five areas: criminal justice, homeland security and emergency preparedness, public administration, public policy and administration, and urban and regional studies and planning.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs was recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as No. 44 of graduate public affairs programs across the country.