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Situated near the state capital of Harrisburg and within an easy drive of Washington, D.C., the School of Public Affairs is an ideal location for students who desire to study politics, policy making, public administration, homeland security, and criminal justice.

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  • Criminal Justice (B.S.)
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Health Administration

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Political Science and Public Policy

Political Science and Public Policy

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Penn State Harrisburg celebrates fall 2025 commencement

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