Martin School faculty researchers create, discover, and apply new knowledge. They explore the most complex problems facing Kentucky, the nation and the world. As shown above, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration rankings through the U.S. News and World Report are published every year and reflect our commitment to providing excellence.
Faculty expertise is broad and can be represented within the following specialty research areas:
Public Policy Analysis
Public Management and Leadership
Public Finance and Budgeting
Environmental Policy and Management
Health Policy and Management
Non-Profit Management
Local Government Management
Social Policy
Urban Policy
Additionally, our Master of Public Administration program is NASPAA accredited. NASPAA, the global standard in public service education, is the premier specialized accreditor of graduate programs in the area of public affairs. Only 173 institutions are currently accredited, and the Martin School is accredited through 2028.