The MPA program offers an innovative and practical curriculum that stresses intellectual and theoretical foundations for professionals preparing to take on socially responsible roles in public leadership and service.

Features and Benefits

Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the MPA program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top graduate public affairs programs in Southern California. Features and benefits of the program include:

• personal attention, networking, and high levels of interaction among students and faculty;
• an emphasis on skills development and civic professionalism;
• relevant core offerings and choice of concentrations;
• courses focused on active learning, including an elective travel course and applied project opportunities;
• highly competent, professional faculty dedicated to public service;
• year-round coursework allows students to begin fall, winter, spring, or summer;
• full library resources and specialized career development services offered to all students and alumni;
• tutoring and mentoring offered by the Academic Success Center;
• financial assistance.