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:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• A grade point average of 3.0 or above for the last 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of course work including post-baccalaureate courses. Students with a GPA of 2.75-2.99 may be admitted after reviewing scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Public Service employment experience. Students without public service employment experience must complete an internship before being advanced to candidacy.
• Academic motivation and personal qualifications demonstrated through submission of a 500-word statement of purpose for pursuing the MPA at California State University, San Bernardino.