Looking for a graduate school that is well connected to the real world?  Look no further.  The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is a place bursting with energy.  With Master’s programs in criminal justice, public administration, sociology, urban and regional planning, and a Ph.D. program in Public Policy and Administration, our students have the competitive advantage of learning in an educational environment located  in the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and just 90 minutes away from our nation’s capital.  Whether you’re already a working professional or you’ve just recently obtained your undergraduate degree, the Wilder School has a graduate program designed with you in mind.  As you visit our website you’ll quickly recognize the Wilder School as a place that embraces excellence in education, excellence in internship opportunities, excellence in an array of faculty expertise, and excellence in student diversity. This is VCU’s Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.  We’re glad you stopped by for a visit.  We know you’ll like what you see.