Public Administration, M.P.A.

Program Description:

The Master of Public Administration program at CSUSB is proud to be nationally accredited by NASPAA, the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration. The MPA is designed to prepare students for a career in administration in the public sector. The major objective is to provide the student with a generalist perspective of public administration systems and a capacity for excelling in management and executive positions. This degree is intended for graduate students and career employees seeking to devel­op and strengthen academic and professional skills for admission and advancement in the professional practice of public administration.
 
Program Coordinator: Dr. Robert Stokes
Phone: 909-537-5759
Email: robert.stokes@csusb.edu
Location: JB 456C
MPA's Department Page | MPA's Bulletin Page
 
Application Requirements:

• $70 Application fee
• Prior college transcripts (unofficial accepted)
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Personal statement

 Application Deadlines:

Application Details:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Students who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement but who have at least a 2.70 GPA in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed, including post-baccalaureate coursework, may submit alternative measures of competence such as work experience.
• A 500-word personal statement that includes academic motivation and personal qualifications for pursuing the MPA at CSUSB.
• Letters of recommendation are not required.