ASU College of Public Programs

The Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions is a college located in Phoenix, Arizona. As a part of Arizona State University, the college comprises four schools and over 20 research centers, boasting a staff of 98 employees. The Watts College offers a range of degree programs in public service, covering fields like public policy, social work, criminology, criminal justice, nonprofit leadership, emergency management, and community development. These programs prepare students to address complex societal issues through service-based learning initiatives that put their ideas into action. The college also conducts research aimed at tackling both local and global challenges, with a focus on areas such as child welfare, neighborhood safety, city management, human trafficking, water scarcity, and tourism development. The Watts College prides itself on its diverse student body, which includes a high percentage of minority, transfer, and working students, as well as a substantial community of first-generation college students. Additionally, nearly 300 veterans and international students from 59 countries are enrolled in the college. Last year, the college awarded over 1,300 degrees, with more than half of the students receiving financial assistance. Interested individuals can visit the Watts College's website at publicservice.asu.edu for more information.