Students who wish advanced training in any of the La Follette School's Focus Fields will find La Follette School faculty are nationally recognized experts in these specialties who can guide them in their course selection and recommend career options.
The faculty at the La Follette School typically have appointments that are shared with other departments such as Political Science or Economics, and these faculty are well placed to advise students regarding advanced study in their specialized fields.
A benefit of the La Follette School's small size is that students can craft an academic program that best suits their intellectual and career interests. Students work closely with their faculty advisors, the associate director and the student services coordinator to devise their individual programs and acquire a more specialized expertise. The field specialties listed below provide a rich set of options for students.
Public/Nonprofit Management and Administration
City Management and Urban Policy