Academic fields
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University offers a diverse, energetic intellectual environment, with its academic programs as the centerpiece. Our degree programs span the undergraduate through the doctoral level and also include post-baccalaureate certificate programs. The chart below illustrates our many offerings.
| Subject area | Undergraduate degree | Graduate degree | Minor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | B.S. | M.S. | * |
| Economics | B.S. | ||
| Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness | B.A. | M.A. | * |
| International Studies | B.A. | ||
| Nonprofit Management and Administration | * | ||
| Political Science | B.A. | * | |
| Public Administration | M.P.A. | ||
| Public Management | * | ||
| Public Policy and Administration | Ph.D. | ||
| Sociology | B.S. | M.S. | * |
| Urban and Regional Planning | M.U.R.P | ||
| Urban and Regional Studies | B.S. | * |
The Wilder School offers six competitive undergraduate degree programs, as well as six minors. Each of these programs provides a solid liberal arts foundation that prepares students for pursuing careers or continuing study toward an advanced degree.
The Wilder School also offers a wide range of graduate academic opportunities. We cater to both full-time students and professionals interested in pursuing graduate-level work on a part-time basis. Current offerings include nationally recognized master’s programs and a number of post-baccalaureate graduate certificates.
