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Last updated:
February 6, 2012

PPA in the Community

Winter 2011-2012

Alumni President Rosa appointed to two League of California Cities’ Policy Committees.

Alumna Baass hired by the California Senate Budget Committee.

Alumnus Propheter writes about sales tax rebates in State Tax Notes.

Alumnus Harper hired by the Legislative Analyst's Office.

PPA student Ryan Roebuck was on CPR's Insight listen at (25:27).

Adjunct Detwiler received California State Association of Counties (CSAC) 2011 Distinguished Service Award CSAC also recognized Alumni Hurst and Buss for quality work during 2011.

Professor Shulock helped craft recommendations for the CA Community College Chancellor’s Task Force endorsed by the Board of Governors.

Professor Jez Professor talks about for-profit colleges and access at ASHE national conference.

Professor Wassmer advises New England Legislators on business location incentives in Boston.

Alumnus Iwasa hired as Sacramento State Police Chief and Director.

Professor Lascher discusses the implications of research by Professors Jez and Wassmer of research on learning time in the Sacramento Bee..

The Department of
Public Policy and Administration

The Master of Public Policy and Administration is an exciting professional degree opportunity for students interested in a public service career. The program draws together the diverse perspectives, technologies and skills now essential to a successful career in public management or in one of the many fields within the public policy arena. Unlike programs with a more limited focus, ours provides skills necessary for management and budgeting, as well as analytical tools helpful for understanding the economic implications of policy choices, evaluating policy options, developing political strategies for advancing proposals, and conducting/assessing research projects. Additionally, consideration of ethics and the public good is infused throughout the curriculum. Our graduate programs can be found at the University's on-line catalog.

In addition to our MPPA, the department also offers:

Master of Science in Urban Land Development

Certificate in Collaborative Governance (concentration available)

In partnership with the College of Education:

Independent Education Doctorate

View videos about the MPPA featuring our students, alumni, and faculty.

In memory of
Timothy A. Hodson, Ph.D., 1950-2011.

"2010-2011 Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award, Lecture, "The Recent Pervasive External Effects of Residential Home Forclosure in the Sacramento Area""

Rob Wassmer: recipient of the
2010-2011 Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award.

Californa State University, Sacramento entry sign

Priority application period for fall 2012 is
October 1 - December 1, 2011.
Applications will continue to be accepted through March 1, 2012.
Additional information for prospective students from Graduate Studies.
Sample of Recent Scholarship by PPA Faculty
PPA Theses Bank
The 2010-2011 Assessment Report is available.
We welcome you to view this important document.

Spring Office Hours: January 23 - May 18, 2012
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 12:30 & 1:00 - 2:45
Office Closed
March 19 - 25 Spring Break
March 30 Cesar Chavez Day

View photos from our 20th Anniversary Celebration reception here. (Opens a new window.)

For admissions advising, please contact:
Rob Wassmer, Ph.D. by email or phone 916/278-6304.

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Public Policy and Administration