TheDepartment 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

The 2008-2009 Assessment Report is now available. We welcome you to view this important document.

Spring Office Hours
January 25 -- May 21, 2010

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 12:30 & 1:00 - 2:45

Closed -- March 29 – April 4 for spring recess

Department furlough days:

February 8
February 15 (campus wide furlough)
March 5
March 17
April 2 (campus wide furlough during spring break)
April 16
May 14.

We will re-open the following business day.
Due to unprecedented budget reductions imposed upon the CSU, our employee bargaining units have agreed to take 24 furlough days this year.

 

Read our current newsletter, The Communicator.

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