College of Community and Public Affairs

College of Community and Public Affairs We're changing the world

The CCPA Advantage

Working with outstanding scholars and dedicated teachers, CCPA students grow inside and outside the classroom through community engagement.

Affordable tuition and excellent academics offer students a high return on their education investment.

Built on equity and inclusion

CCPA is committed to anti-racism, equity, and social justice, providing a rigorous educational experience in a climate that fosters inclusion. Faculty, staff, and students demonstrate their commitment to these values through their research, teaching, and community engagement.

A CCPA degree can open doors

Our graduates are prepared for rewarding careers as social workers, educators, and other key roles that serve communities in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools 

University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) build bridges among universities, PK-12 schools and community resources, placing the school at the core of the community, to support youth, families, and neighborhoods within and beyond the doors of the classroom.

Learn more about Couper-Owens>

Our Community and Network

Our graduates are leaders in nearly every field of public and community service, driven by their talent and desire for change. Select an alum to learn more about the impact our programs had on their career.