Courses & Degrees

At the Evans School, our degrees in public administration and policy can help you advance as an effective and transformative leader. Our programs emphasize:

Whether you are an intern or a top executive, the Evans School can help you reach your career goals through our degree and non-degree programs. Find out which program is right for you:

You can also view our learning outcomes and our work to continuously improve our degree programs.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Evans School's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program emphasizes broad-based fundamentals in policy analysis and management, while allowing you to pursue a field of specialization through an area of focus.

Our MPA degree includes 60 total credit hours:

Most of our MPA students enroll full-time and complete the program in two years. We also welcome part-time students and offer evening options for some courses.

Find out more about the Evans School MPA degree requirements, or our specialized Peace Corps Master’s International MPA track.

MPA Degree Requirements

To earn an Evans School Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, you must complete 60-credit hours of course work and a three-month internship. The 60-credit hours of required course work includes:

Twenty-eight credits of core courses that will help you develop fundamental policy and management skills. These courses are taken in sequence, mainly during your first year of study.

The core courses include:

  • Microeconomic Policy Analysis (PBAF 516)
  • Managing Politics & the Policy Process (PBAF 511)
  • Managing Organizational Performance (PBAF 512)
  • Public Budgeting & Financial Management (PBAF 522)
  • Quantitative Analysis I & II (PBAF 527/528)
  • Public Policy Analysis (PBAF 513)

Some core courses can be waived by examination.

Twenty-six elective credits with a minimum of 15 related to your area of focus and chosen in a combination of:

  • Nine restricted elective credits in three areas: analysis, economics, and values. One three-credit course from each area is required, with sample courses including:

    • Analysis
      • Advanced Multivariate Analysis Seminar (PBAF 529)
      • Introduction to Urban Simulation (PBAF 565)
      • Program Analysis in Developing Countries (PBAF 536)
      • Program Evaluation (PBAF 526)
      • Survey Research Methods
      • Scientific Information in Environmental Decision Making (PBAF 597)
    • Economics
      • Cost-Benefit Analysis (PBAF 518)
      • Economic Approaches to Environmental Management (PBAF 594)
      • Economics of International Development (PBAF 533)
      • Rural Development Economics and Policy (PBAF 534)
      • Urban Economics and Public Policy (PBAF 561)
      • Economics of the Public Sector (PBAF 517)
      • Law and Economics (PBAF 519)
    • Values
      • Competing Values in Public Service
      • Ethics and Public Policy (PBAF 506)
      • Ethics and Values in Environmental Policy (PBAF 596)
      • Leadership Ethics (PBAF 504)
      • Values in International Development (PBAF 539)
  • 17 elective credits taken through other departments and universities. Elective credits can also include professional development courses taken through the Cascade Center.

View a complete list of core and restricted elective requirements for 2008-09 (159.3 KB PDF)

A degree project, worth six credits, which involves working closely with a faculty member to research a topic of serious interest to you. The project can be completed in one of three ways:

  • An independent research project with a faculty member
  • A joint research project with several students and a faculty member through one of our Public Service Clinics
  • A professional research project for your employer or another agency that is completed under faculty supervision

The three-month internship, totaling a minimum of 400 work hours for a government, nonprofit, or private organization, must be related to your professional goals and require you to use a substantial amount of analytic or managerial knowledge. (The internship requirement can be waived if you have at least two years of recent professional-level public service experience related to your degree and career goals.)

For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Peace Corps Master's International MPA

The Evans School Peace Corps Master’s International (PCMI) MPA track focuses on international development of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and combines our Master of Public Administration degree with two years of Peace Corps service.

Today’s NGO leaders need more than just a vision and grassroots organizational skills. They need to know how to strategically manage and strengthen their organizations in the context of the competitive and growing NGO sector.

With our PCMI MPA track, you will learn the analytical and managerial skills needed to run an NGO while pursuing a chosen field of specialization in international development.

Most of our PCMI students enroll full-time and complete their degree in three and half years. Our program includes 51-credit hours:

  • 28 credits of core courses in the areas of analysis and management
  • Nine credits of restricted electives in the areas of analysis, economics, and values
  • 17 credits of unrestricted electives related to your area of focus
  • Six credits toward a degree project
  • Two years of overseas Peace Corps service

Find out more about the Peace Corps Master’s International MPA track degree requirements.

The Evans School PCMI program was developed through generous support from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. The UW also offers two other PCMI programs:

 

PCMI MPA Degree Requirements

To earn an Evans School Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree through our Peace Corps Master’s International track, you must complete 51-credit hours of course work and two years of overseas Peace Corps service. The 51-credit hours of required course work include:

Twenty-eight credits of core courses that will help you develop fundamental policy and management skills. These courses are taken in sequence, mainly during your first year of study.

The core courses include:

  • Microeconomic Policy Analysis (PBAF 516)
  • Managing Politics & the Policy Process (PBAF 511)
  • Managing Organizational Performance (PBAF 512)
  • Public Budgeting & Financial Management (PBAF 522)
  • Quantitative Analysis I & II (PBAF 527/528)
  • Public Policy Analysis (PBAF 513)

Some core courses can be waived by examination.

Seventeen elective credits with a minimum of 15 related to your area of focus and chosen in a combination of:

  • Nine restricted elective credits in three areas: analysis, economics, and values. One three-credit course from each area is required, with sample courses including:

    • Analysis
      • Advanced Multivariate Analysis Seminar (PBAF 529)
      • Introduction to Urban Simulation (PBAF 565)
      • Program Analysis in Developing Countries (PBAF 536)
      • Program Evaluation (PBAF 526)
      • Survey Research Methods
      • Scientific Information in Environmental Decision Making (PBAF 597)
    • Economics
      • Cost-Benefit Analysis (PBAF 518)
      • Economic Approaches to Environmental Management (PBAF 594)
      • Economics of International Development (PBAF 533)
      • Rural Development Economics and Policy (PBAF 534)
      • Urban Economics and Public Policy (PBAF 561)
      • Economics of the Public Sector (PBAF 517)
      • Law and Economics (PBAF 519)
    • Values
      • Competing Values in Public Service
      • Ethics and Public Policy (PBAF 506)
      • Ethics and Values in Environmental Policy (PBAF 596)
      • Leadership Ethics (PBAF 504)
      • Values in International Development (PBAF 539)
  • Eight elective credits taken through other departments and universities. Elective credits can also include professional development courses taken through the Cascade Center.

A degree project worth six credits that involves faculty advising for a research report on a topic of serious interest to you. Work on your project report will begin during your Peace Corps assignment, and then completed after you return from overseas.

View a complete list of core and restricted elective requirements for 2007-2008 (26 KB XLS)

The Peace Corps portion of the degree involves two years of volunteer service overseas working with:

  • Issues related to youth
  • Social/Health services
  • Small business development
  • Environmental issues

You will be assigned to a local, national, or international NGO to work on projects that will increase the quality and effectiveness of their services. Such projects include:

  • Increasing organizational capacity and sustainability
  • Creating strategic plans for funding
  • Raising public awareness of the organization’s mission
  • Conducting community outreach
  • Recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers
  • Developing mission statements, bylaws, and other documentation
  • Working with boards of directors
  • Mentoring staff with one-on-one skill building

Peace Corps projects completed by previous Evans School PCMI students include microcredit financing for small businesses in Morocco, youth development in Grenada, and AIDS education in South Africa, among others.

Before leaving for your assignment, you will be partnered with a fellow PCMI student who has already returned from their tour of service. Your partner will serve as a peer-mentor while you are overseas. After you return, you will return the favor for a different PCMI student who is about to begin their tour of service.

For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Executive MPA

Our Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for senior managers with 10 or more years of experience in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Learn more about the Evans School Executive MPA at the University of Washington.

Ph.D. in Public Policy & Management

The Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management can prepare you for teaching at the university level or for conducting research at public and nonprofit institutions.
We aim for our Ph.D. program to be one of the top public policy and administration doctoral programs regionally, nationally, and globally.

We offer our students:

We accept three to five Ph.D. students each year with the expectation that it will take four years to complete the degree.

Find out more about our Ph.D. degree requirements, current Ph.D. students, or how to apply.

For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansphd@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Ph.D. Program Degree Requirements

The first year of coursework prepares you for independent research in public policy and management. Prior coursework in differential calculus, intermediate microeconomics, and multivariate statistics is required before matriculation. The first-year curriculum is full-time, earning 30+ credits, and includes:

  • Research Design
  • Institutional Perspectives on Management and Leadership
  • Public Policy Processes
  • Advanced Microeconomics for Policy Analysis
  • Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Quarterly seminars on policy management and research
  • Qualifying exam (must be passed to enter second year)

The second year of coursework enhances your research skills while focusing on a chosen field of research specialization in public or nonprofit management or a related policy field (e.g. education, environment, land use, international development). Your second year curriculum is full-time, 30+ credits, chosen in consultation with your faculty advisor, and includes:

  • Data Analysis Practicum
  • Two restricted electives in qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Three or more courses in your chosen field of research specialization
  • A teaching seminar and three-quarter assistantship at the Evans School or elsewhere on the UW campus (some portions of this requirement can be waived depending on your teaching experience)
  • Quarterly seminars on policy management and research
  • Second-year assessment exam (includes two tests that must be passed before submitting your written dissertation proposal)
  • General Exam

The third and fourth years of study can be completed full- or part-time (27+credits) and are focused on writing and completing your dissertation.

View application instructions for our Ph.D. program. 

For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansphd@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Ph.D. Students

This list includes some of our Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management students.

Anne Buffardi, Ph.D. Student, Master of Social Work, University of Washington, 2003: Global Governance; International Development; and Foreign Aid Policy

Colleen Chrisinger, Ph.D. Student, Master of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006 (economics); Masters of Social Research Methods, London School of Economics, 2003 (social policy): Low-Wage Labor Market; Income Support Policy; Poverty and Inequality

Lily Hsueh, Ph.D. Student, Master of Science, University College London, 2001 (economics): Environmental Policy, International Development, Global Governance

Travis William Reynolds, Ph.D. Student, Master of Science, University of Vermont, 2007 (community development and applied economics): International Development: Agro-Forestry; Carbon Sequestration

Find out more about our Ph.D. in Public Policy & Management program by contacting our Student Services office at evansphd@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Anne Buffardi

Anne Buffardi
Master of Social Work, University of Washington, 2003

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
buffardi@u.washington.edu

Areas of specialization:
Global Governance; International Development; and Foreign Aid Policy

Anne Buffardi started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. Her research interests include issues of global governance, international development, and foreign aid policy.

Prior to starting her doctoral studies at the Evans School, Buffardi worked on HIV/STI prevention research projects in Latin America and Africa, and with NGOs in the United States in the areas of fair trade, living wage policy, relationships violence, and homelessness.

Buffardi holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, Graduate Certificate in International Development and Policy Management from the Evans School at the University of Washington, and BA in psychology with minors in international studies and sociology from Wake Forest University.

Publications & Links

“Moving Upstream: Ecosocial and Psychosocial Correlates of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young Adults in the United States” with Thomas KK, Holmes KK, and Manhart LE for the American Journal of Public Health; In Press

“Sentinel Surveillance of Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV and Risk Behaviors in Vulnerable Populations in 5 Central American Countries” with Soto RJ, Ghee AE, Nunez CA, Mayorga R, Tapia KA, Astete SG, Hughes JP, Holte SE, Holmes KK, and the Estudio Multicentrico Study Team for the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes; 1;46(1):101-11; September 2007

"Utility of the Determine Syphilis TP Rapid Test in Commercial Sex Venues in Peru" with Campos PE, Chiappe M, Buendía C, Garcia PJ, Carcamo CP, Garnett G, White P, Holmes KK for Sexually Transmitted Infections; Suppl 5:v22-5; December 2006

Colleen Chrisinger

Colleen Chrisinger
Master of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006
Master of Social Research Methods, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2003

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
ckc24@u.washington.edu

Areas of specialization:
Low-Wage Labor Market; Income Support Policy; Poverty and Inequality

Colleen K. Chrisinger started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2006. Her research interests include issues of the low-wage labor market, income support policy, and poverty and inequality.

Prior to starting her doctoral studies at the Evans School, Chrisinger worked as a Caseload Forecast Analyst with the Oregon Department of Human Services from 2001-02.

Chrisinger holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master of Social Research Methods in Social Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a BS in mathematics from Willamette University.

Publications & Links

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Lily Hsueh

Lily Hsueh
Master of Science, University College London, 2001

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
lhsueh@u.washington.edu
206.616.5204

Areas of specialization:
Environmental Policy, International Development, Global Governance

Lily Hsueh started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. Her research interests include using mixed methods to understand diverse processes of environmental and development policymaking and governance.

In addition to her doctoral studies, Hsueh serves as a predoctoral research associate for the Evans School and as a graduate student affiliate at The Water Center. Prior to her doctoral studies, Hsueh served as a senior analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She also served as a research associate for both the U.S. Department of Justice and the Congressional Budget Office. Outside of her professional experiences, Hsueh has served as a founding member, board member, and campaign coordinator for international environmental NGOs.

Hsueh decided to pursue a Ph.D. because she believed it was necessary to further her training in interdisciplinary social sciences at the doctoral level for reaching her goal of contributing to research and policy analysis at the intersection of economics, politics, and the environment. Her career goals include either working in academia or at a research institution in the public sector.

On why she chose the Evans School, she said, “The Evans School at the University of Washington is an excellent place to develop and hone my analytical and research skills as well as gain substantive knowledge in a wide array of policy areas. The Evans School faculty is interested in tackling complex problems with both academic rigor and consideration for real world relevance.”

Hsueh is the recipient of a Graduate Fellowship from the Evans School of Public Affairs and the California Alumni Scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley.

Hsueh holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University College London, and a BA in economics and environmental economics and policy from the University of California, Berkeley.

Publications
“Trends in Bay Area IT Employment” for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s FRBSF Economic Letter, Number 2007-23, August 3, 2007

“Recession in the West: Not a Rerun of 1990-1991” with Mary Daly for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s FRBSF Economic Letter, Number 2002-06, March 8, 2002

Travis William Reynolds

Travis William Reynolds
Master of Science, University of Vermont, 2007

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
twreynol@u.washington.edu
802.363.3074

Areas of specialization:
International Development: Agro-Forestry; Carbon Sequestration

Travis William Reynolds started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. His research interests include international development, agro-forestry, and carbon sequestration.

Prior to starting his doctoral studies at the Evans School, Reynolds worked as a research and teaching assistant from 2005-06 at the University of Vermont. He also served as an agro-forestry volunteer in 2004 for the U.S. Peace Corps in Gurel Ablay Diaw, Senegal, and assistant logistics coordinator in 2000 for TimorAid in Dili, East Timor.

Reynolds decided to pursue a Ph.D. so he can work in management positions of prominent international development agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or the World Bank. He hopes to coordinate or otherwise participate in small-scale, community-driven reforestation efforts in sub-Saharan Africa that are at least partially funded through international payments for carbon sequestration.

On why Reynolds chose the Evans School, he said, “The program houses an extraordinary faculty, with interests in international development and natural resources management that is very compatible with my own education and career goals. The program is also small enough that you can actually get the faculty’s attention; they are here to help you succeed, not drum you out. Funding opportunities were also an important consideration. Plus Seattle’s not a bad place to live.”

Reynolds is the recipient of several university awards and fellowships, which include: the 2007 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, a 2005-07 U.S. Peace Corps Fellowship, and 2005 University Fellowship from the University of Vermont. He was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Brown University in 2001.

Reynolds holds a Master of Science in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont, and a BA in international relations and French civilization from Brown University.

Curriculum Vitae (125 KB PDF)

Publications

“Energy Efficiency in Small Island States: Overcoming the ‘Island Factor’ in Saint Lucia” with B Murray, T DeSisto, and J Kolodinsky for the International Journal of Consumer Studies; 31(5):460-467; 2007

“Investing in Human and Natural Capital: An Alternative Paradigm for Sustainable Development in Awassa, Ethiopia” with Candice Huber and Joshua Farley of the University of Vermont for Ecological Economics; accepted with minor revisions - March 2008

Investing in Human and Natural Capital: An Alternative Paradigm for Sustainable Development for the 4th Biennial Conference of the United States Society for Ecological Economics at Pace University, New York, July 2007

Insights into the Equitable Financing of Watershed Projects with C Kerchner and presented by Dr. Joshua Farley to the US Environmental Protection Association, Washington, DC, March 2006

“Knowledge of Current Dietary Guidelines and Food Choice of College Students: Better Eaters Have Higher Knowledge of Dietary Guidance” with J Kolodinsky, JR Harvey-Berino, L Berlin, and R Johnson for the Journal of the American Dietetic Association; 107(8):1409-1413; 2007

“Gender and Cultural Differences in the Acceptance of Functional Foods: A Comparison of American, Canadian and French College Students” with J Kolodinsky, J Labrecque, M Doyon, F Oble, F Bellavance, and M Marquis for the Journal of American College Health, February 2007

Concurrent Degrees

The Evans School has established concurrent degree programs with several other University of Washington schools and colleges, allowing students to earn two degrees simultaneously. Each program has unique benefits that offer you a chance to build an area of strong expertise with a solid foundation of public affairs. You can wait to apply for a concurrent program up to one year of study with the Evans School, but we suggest enrolling in both programs at the same time for optimal flexibility in earning your degrees.

We offer formal concurrent degrees with:

College of Architecture & Urban Planning: The program combines the curricula of the Evans School MPA with the college’s Master of Urban Planning (MUP) through its Department of Urban Design & Planning. The two degrees take approximately three years to complete, and combine the MPA degree project with the MUP planning thesis.

Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies: The program combines the curricula of the Evans School MPA with the school’s Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS). The two degrees take approximately three years to complete, and final project requirements of both programs have to be met.

School of Public Health: The program combines the curricula of the Evans School MPA with the school’s Master of Public Health (MPH). The two degrees take approximately three years to complete, and combine the MPA degree project with the MPH thesis.

College of Forest Resources: The program combines the curricula of the Evans School MPA with the college’s Master of Science (MS). The two degrees take approximately three years to complete, and combine the MPA degree project with the MS thesis.

School of Law: The program combines the curricula of the Evans School MPA with the school’s Juris Doctor (JD). The two degrees take approximately four years to complete.

If you are interested in pursuing a concurrent degree, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansadm@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900. You can also develop an area of specialization while pursuing an Evans School MPA with one of our non-degree and graduate certificate programs.

Non-Degree & Certificate Programs

We offer various non-degree programs and a graduate certificate program for you to enhance your graduate degree or area of specialization. Non-degree professional development courses at the Evans School are offered through the Cascade Center for current students, alumni, and the general public. MPA students may earn credits toward their degree in Cascade Center courses. Our certificate programs include:

Cascade Center Courses for MPA Students

The Cascade Center's two-, three-, and five-day professional development courses help on-the-job managers and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors develop their leadership and management skills.

Up to 12 Evans School MPA elective credits can be taken from the Cascade Center. While this option is more expensive, it increases scheduling flexibility. Elective credits are received in the following manner:

  • Five-day courses = three credit-hours
  • Three-day courses = two credit-hours
  • Two-day courses = one credit-hour

For more information about substituting elective credits, contact Evans School Student Services at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

For more information about the Cascade Center's course offerings, visit their website or contact the center at 206.685.0523 or cascade@u.washington.edu.

International Development Certificate

Our one-year International Development Policy and Management Certificate Program gives you the tools and frameworks needed for addressing pressing international issues in developing countries, including:

  • War
  • Poverty
  • Hunger
  • Disease
  • Human rights abuses
  • Economic inequality
  • Corruption
  • Environmental degradation

The program explores the root causes of these problems, and the social, economic, and political contexts in which they occur through a 18-credit curriculum that includes:

  • Nine credits from three core courses that examine the theories and techniques of development management, and ways of applying them in a global context.
    • PBAF 532 – Managing Policy in a Global Context
    • PBAF 533 – Economics of International Development
    • PBAF 531 – Development Management in the 21st Century (capstone course)

  • Nine credits from an approved list of electives that provide an interdisciplinary perspective on development and management issues.  Please email devcert@u.washington.edu to request a copy of the elective list.

Our program also offers the chance to develop networking relationships with guest speakers who are practitioners and professionals working in the area of international development programs.

Alumni of the program have found employment with:

  • PATH
  • USAID
  • Health Alliance International
  • Facing the Future
  • World Vision
  • The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • and many other international development organizations

The program is open to all UW graduate students after their first year of study. We have a recommended sequence of how to progress through the program for an optimal learning experience with your cohort class, but you can also complete it out of sequence and double-count home department requirements for credit.  Applications are accepted once a year, the deadline is April 15.

For more information, read our certificate program application instructions or certificate program planning forms. You can also contact the Evans School Student Services office at devcert@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

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  • URBDP 598B: Planning for Water (8 KB DOC)
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
    • Opens to all students during Period II Registration (December 1)

 

Areas of Focus

The Evans School of Public Affairs and the University of Washington are known for groundbreaking leadership in and across a range of specializations. Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. students leverage these specializations as part of an individual plan of study. These areas of focus include:

Academic Calendar

The Evans School of Public Affairs follows the University of Washington’s quarter system of instruction, including: For more information on instruction and exam dates visit the UW Academic Calendar. For information on events, conferences, and lectures visit the Evans School Events Calendar or the UW Campus Events Calendar.

International Fellowships

With the unprecedented globalization of today’s world, effective leaders must possess cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge of other customs and communities.

At the Evans School of Public Affairs, we are committed to supporting a student body that encompasses many cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds. We proudly participate in the following international academic programs:

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Evans School of Public Affairs hosts between 12 and 14 midcareer professionals from around the world every year through the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The fellows take part in one year of advanced non-degree study to gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge of how the U.S. approaches work in their professional fields.

Learn more about our 2008-09 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows »

Past Humphrey fellows have come from the fields of:

  • Natural resources & environmental management
  • Public policy analysis & public administration
  • Economic development
  • Agricultural development
  • Finance & banking
  • Human resource management
  • Education planning
  • Urban/regional planning
  • Democratic development

The University of Washington is one of only 15 universities in the U.S. where Humphrey fellows are placed, and has hosted more than 230 fellows from at least 90 different nations since 1987.  For the Evans School, this has provided an invaluable resource of international perspectives on public policy issues that cross national boundaries.

The Humphrey Fellowship program is administered by the Institute of International Education and primarily supported by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

For more information about the Humphrey Fellowship Program at the Evans School, contact our Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

2008-09 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows

Ms. Sihem Ben Adbelmelek, Tunsia
Senior Chemical Engineer and Laboratory Manager, Societe Tunisienne de Lubrifiants
Environmental and sustainability issues, water and air control, hazardous material management

Mr. Lech Marcinkowski, Poland
Deputy Director, Audit and Supervision Department, Office of the Prime Minister
Government administration supervision and assessment, performance and regularity auditing, public policy evaluation

Mr. Jean de Dieu Rakotondramihamina, Madagascar
Judge; Director of Evaluation and Ethics in the Public Service, Ministry of Civil Service
Civil servants performance evaluation, promoting ethics in civil service, handling cases of misconduct

Mr. Kyung Yeol Koo, South Korea
Auditor and Deputy Director of Personnel and Innovation Division, Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea
Policy analysis and evaluation, performance auditing

Ms. Dyuti Baral, Nepal
Human Resources and Organizational Development Manager, ActionAid Nepal
Human resource management and strategic policy analysis, institutional development, training and capacity

Ms. Carol Mumba, Zambia
Human Resources Manager, Catholic Relief Services
Strategic management, organization development, policy analysis and formulation, change management, training and development

Mr. Claude Calist M'Bayia, Côte d'Ivoire
Associate Director, Smart Technologies
E-governance solutions, information and communication technology in public resource management, technology policy and management

Mr. Petros Mandlenkosi Dlamini, Kingdom of Swaziland
Senior Manager, Installations and Maintenance, Swaziland Posts and Telecommunications Corporation
Technology policy and management, information and communication technology policy and development, transforming telecommunications regulatory policy, cyber policy/law

Mr. Fazel Rabi Haqbeen, Afghanistan
Senior Program Officer, The Asia Foundation
Public policy analysis, public management, legislative relations, local governance, civil society, community development, program management

Ms. Leda Shiyakova, Bulgaria
Chief of Tendering and Contracting, Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA), Ministry of Economy and Energy
Public administration, communications and public relations

Mrs. Claudine Zongo, Burkina Faso
Executive Assistant, Human Resources Management, United Nations Development Program/Programme d'Appui au Monde Associatif and Communautaire de Lutte Contre le VIH/SIDA
International human resources management, performance and diversity management, coaching and leadership development, human resources management information systems

Mr. Hovhannes Mikoyan, Armenia
Senior Specialist, Division of Investments, Reforms and External Relations, State Committee of Water Systems, Ministry of Territorial Administration
Infrastructure project management, public/private partnerhships

Ms. Svetlana Malkarova, Russia
Deputy Managing Director of International Business Development, YA-Corporation Communication Group
Interaction between government and interest groups, political analysis and consultancy, government and public relations

Dr. Yuriy Yurchenko, Ukraine
Associate Professor, Odessa State Environmental University; Director, Institute of Noosphere
Nongovernmental organization development, education and science integration, environmental conservation

Find out more about the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program or download our brochure (3.1 MB PDF) of the 2008-09 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.

Humphrey Program Celebrates 20 Years

On May 30, 2008, the Evans School of Public Affairs celebrated 20 years of hosting the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program at the University of Washington, one of only 15 universities in the nation chosen to participate in the program.

More than 200 people attended the event, including current and former fellows and the many university and regional community members who have been instrumental in the program’s success.

Over the last 20 years, the University of Washington has opened its doors to more than 240 fellows from nearly 100 different nations, Evans School Dean and Professor Sandra O. Archibald said in her opening remarks at the ceremony.

“For our school and university, the fellows offer invaluable international perspectives on public policy and issues that cross national boundaries,” Archibald said before announcing the Evans School recently received funding to continue the program for another five years.

The celebration featured keynote speeches by:

  • Jendayi E. Frazer, assistant secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs for the U.S. Department of State
  • Lalanath de Silva, a former Evans School Humphrey Fellow (1990) and current director of The Access Initiative and the Partnership for Principle 10 at the World Resources Institute
  • Arnel Jose S. Banas, a 2007-2008 Evans School Humphrey Fellow from the Philippines

Speeches were also given by Evans School Hubert H. Humphrey program coordinator Alix Furness and faculty coordinator Sanjeev Khagram.

The Humphrey Fellowship program is administered by the Institute of International Education and primarily supported by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.

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Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program

The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program provides Eurasian graduate students and professionals with the opportunity to study in the United States for up to two years. The Muskie Program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to spur economic and democratic growth in:

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Georgia
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Moldova
  • Russia
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan

The Muskie Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the International Research and Exchanges Board.

For more information, contact the Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program or the Evans School Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Korean Civil Service Fellowship Program

The Evans School is one of several universities in the United States, and the only one on the West Coast, participating in the Korean Civil Service Fellowship Program, which presents a unique professional development opportunity for government officials from the Republic of Korea.

The program allows its participants the flexibility to study a particular subject in depth related to their profession while pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree and executive training courses.

Elements of the program at the Evans School include:

  • Rigorous executive training courses through the Cascade Center
  • Academic courses with other Evans School students
  • Intensive English courses
  • Professional development opportunities through work with local public, private, and nonprofit organizations

The participants are also required to enroll in an International Fellows Seminar at the Evans School for one credit per quarter.

The Korean Civil Service Fellowship Program is funded by the Civil Service Commission of the Republic of Korea and administered by the Human Resources Development Bureau of the Republic of Korea.

For more information about the Korean Civil Service Fellowship Program at the Evans School, contact our Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

U.S. Ambassador Liberia Fellowship

The U.S. Ambassador Liberia Fellowship program was created in 2008 at the special request of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

The non-degree provides a year of leadership development in an academic setting with fellow:

  • Taking a combination of public affairs, human resources, management, and budgeting studies.
  • Creating contacts in their fields of expertise and gaining hands-on experience of how U.S. counterparts approach their professions.
  • Networking and volunteering within the local community through projects based in and near Seattle

U.S. Ambassador Liberia Fellow

Mr. Samuel Brisbane
Director of Operations, Special Security Services at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Liberia

Find out more about our other international fellowships.