The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is a non-profit educational organization of graduate schools of international affairs, with 42 members and 37 affiliates around the world as of February 2022; two members were on suspension.[1][2]
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| Abbreviation | APSIA |
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| Founded | 1989 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Fields | International affairs Higher education |
Executive Director | Carmen Iezzi Mezzera |
Key people | James Levinsohn (president) |
| Website | www |
History
editStarted as a network of American graduate schools in the mid-1970s, APSIA was incorporated in 1989 and grew into an international association, with member and affiliate schools around the world. APSIA seeks to "advance international understanding, prosperity, peace, and security through the people and ideas shaped by our schools."[3]
Leadership and staff
edit- Manual Muñiz (Dean, IE University School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs,) President
- Amaney Jamal (Dean of School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University), Vice President
- Arancha González Laya (Dean of Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po), Secretary Laya
- Rachel Kyte, (Dean, Tufts University Fletcher School,) At-Large
- Danny Quah 柯成兴 (Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore), At-Large
- Peter Loewen (Dean, University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy,) At-Large
- Ex-Officio Spot for Past President: Jim Levinsohn (Dean, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs)
- Carmen Iezzi Mezzera, Executive Director
- Briana Suarez, International Admissions & Operations Manager
- Bảo Ngân Chuor, Constituent Relations and Communications Coordinator
Requirements
editThe Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs comprises 42 member schools and 37 affiliate member programs. Full members of APSIA have undergone a review process and meet qualifications required for full membership. Affiliate members undergo a similar review process and meet some but not all of the full membership requirements.[4]
Requirements for membership include: commitment to graduate professional training, an educational program of high academic quality, at least three classes graduated from its two year master's degree program, a substantial and demonstrated commitment to the study of international affairs, at least one master's degree program requiring two years of academic coursework to complete, and significant autonomy within a major university.[5]
The member schools of the APSIA are the primary sources of education for international affairs professionals in their respective countries. These schools provide multidisciplinary, policy-oriented, intercultural studies.[6]
Fellowship Board
editAPSIA works to connect students with scholarships and fellowships to help fund their studies. A fellowship board provides students at all levels one location for funding opportunities specific to their field. A list of scholarships and fellowships is available on APSIA's website.[7]
Members and affiliates
editMember schools
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Affiliate schools
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Alumni
editAPSIA alumni have gone on to work in a range of fields, with more than 12 in positions as heads of state and senior cabinet officials. APSIA schools are consistently in the Top Five producers of US Presidential Management Fellows and Boren Fellows rankings. Each year, APSIA schools welcome more than 80% of Pickering and Rangel Fellows. Member schools have a 91% full time employment or PHD program placement rate shortly after graduation. In the fall of 2021, APSIA schools welcomed an incoming class that was 57% female, and enrolled 40% international students.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Home – Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs". SFSCC. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ APSIA (2016-03-09). "About APSIA". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ APSIA (2016-03-09). "Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- ^ a b APSIA (2016-03-09). "Why Study at APSIA Schools?". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Graduate Schools & Programs". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Fellowships & Scholarships". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs | Sam Nunn School of International Affairs". inta.gatech.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) Online Graduate School Fair". Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career Success. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "APSIA Member – Penn State School of International Affairs". www.sia.psu.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)". Office of Career Strategy – Yale University. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Member Directory". APSIA. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Affiliate Directory". APSIA. Retrieved 2024-08-16.