School News

Vu Huynh is completing a Master’s in Criminal Justice and Criminology, with a focus on re-entry and expanding access to higher education for those impacted by incarceration.

​Dr. Megan Welsh-Carroll has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to community-engaged learning. Her work exemplifies the principles celebrated by SDSU's Excellence in Community Engaged Learning (EXcel) Awards, which honor faculty and community partners who foster meaningful collaborations that benefit students and the broader community.​

Dr. Rea joined the faculty in 1975 as a Tenure/Tenure-Track City Planning faculty member,where he taught classes in City Planning, Public Administration and Criminal Justice who also taught numerous classes in Public Administration and Criminal Justice. In 1983, he was appointed School Director, a position he held for nearly 25 years. Now, 50 years later, Dr. Rea continues to serve the school part-time as a lecturer.

This spring, SDSU’s PA 485 Practicum is doing far more than just teaching students about public policy; it’s putting them in the field, on the ground, and across borders to make an impact.

This spring, students from San Diego State University's School of Public Affairs took a transformative journey to Washington, DC as part of their PA 596 course, combining academic engagement with real-world exposure.

This spring, ten students from San Diego State University’s School of Public Affairs traveled to South Africa as part of a global engagement initiative led by Dr. Paul Kaplan.

U.S. Pretrial Services for the Southern District of California plays a vital role in the federal criminal justice system.

Nicholas Felix is a graduating 3rd-year senior at San Diego State University, pursuing a major in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Public Law.

MPA student Monique Contreras has been recognized as the UC Irvine Police Department’s Professional Staff of the Year, an award honoring employees who demonstrate exceptional performance, outstanding service, and strong community relationships.

Meet Public Affairs students championing equity, justice, and community impact across city planning, criminal justice, and public administration.