About Barbara Jordan Mickey-Leland School of Public Affairs

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University empowers students to become leaders in public service. By combining academic excellence with a focus on civic engagement, the school honors the legacies of Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland. It offers innovative programs that foster leadership, policy development, and a commitment to community impact.

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University offers a diverse range of programs designed to foster academic excellence and professional development. With courses in: Administration of Justice (AJ), Political Science (POLS), Public Affairs (PA), and Military Science (MSCI), students have access to an extensive curriculum.

The school offers three undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Affairs, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Administration of Justice, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science.

Graduate students can pursue advanced degrees such as the Master of Public Administration, Master of Administration of Justice, Doctor of Philosophy in Administration of Justice, Master of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy.

Students from other departments can also enhance their education by declaring minors in Administration of Justice, Political Science, Public Affairs, or Military Science. Renowned for its strong emphasis on research and scholarship, the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs continues to lead as a hub for innovation and academic achievement.

Our Vision

The vision of the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to become a nationally and internationally recognized school of global and urban affairs dedicated to building and maintaining an intellectually challenging and stimulating educational environment that encourages inquiry, scholarly production, ethical behavior and social growth and discipline.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to serve as an urban focused community of learning dedicated to educating professional who will plan and administer environmentally healthy and sustainable communities at the local, state, national and international levels of society.

BJML SPA Strategic Plan