The Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs is one of twenty-one schools and colleges at the
University of Missouri. Established in 2001, it was previously known as the Department of Public Administration. The school mission is to "advance the knowledge and practice of governance in Missouri, the nation, and beyond by informing public policy, educating for ethical leadership in public service, and fostering democratic discourse among citizens, policy makers, and scholars." As part of the
College of Arts and Science, the school awards
master's, and
doctoral
A doctorate (from Latin ''docere'', "to teach"), doctor's degree (from Latin ''doctor'', "teacher"), or doctoral degree is an academic degree awarded by universities and some other educational institutions, derived from the ancient formalism ''li ...
degrees. The school is named after Missourian and U.S. President,
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. A leader of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 34th vice president from January to April 1945 under Franklin ...
. It was ranked the 38th best public affairs program by
U.S. News & World Report in 2020.
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External links
Official website
University of Missouri
Public administration schools in the United States
Educational institutions established in 2001
Education in Columbia, Missouri
2001 establishments in Missouri
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