Public Affairs & Civic Engagement (PACE)

The School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement (PACE) is a collaborative interdisciplinary unit of public affairs oriented scholars that delivers degree programs in Environmental Studies, Gerontology, Public Administration, and Urban Studies and Planning. Students in these programs are immersed in a problem-oriented learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and into the community, the public arena, and the world.

Programs WIthin the School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement (PACE)
 

Environmental Studies 

Environmental studies students doing fieldwork in a stream

This bachelor's degree program examines how the environment is being used, abused, and perceived, and what individuals and organizations are doing and can do to protect it for themselves, future generations, and other living beings and ecosystems.

More about Environmental Studies

Gerontology

People smiling with hands together in a circle

The Gerontology Program is a freestanding interdisciplinary and professional M.A. degree program designed for students preparing for a career in the field of aging or in a related human service field.

More about Gernotology

 

Public Administration

City Hall San Francisco

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program offers students the opportunity to earn their degree by taking a mix of in-person and hybrid courses in downtown San Francisco. It is nationally accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs & Administration.

More about Public Administration

Urban Studies & Planning

Downtown view of San Francisco

The program offers courses that lead to a B.A. in Urban Studies & Planning and a minor in Urban Studies & Planning. Here you will find information about the curriculum, advising, faculty, student work, and more.

More about Urban Studies & Planning

Get in touch

 

School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement
 (415) 405-3483
Contact, Directions and Office Hours