Public administration is
concerned with the design and execution of public policy at all levels of
government. That is, it is concerned with the quality of American life.
There are 89,000 governments in the U.S., 22 million people working directly for
the public sector, and approximately a third of our national GDP is generated by
public agencies. Public administration is a large vital and vital
contributor to our national well-being.
The Department of Public
Administration offers both a major and a minor in public administration at the
undergraduate level. The master’s degree, the MPA, has a general
management focus, or students can focus on Water Resources or Tribal Management
and get a departmental certificate in those areas.
A Quick Glimpse of the Department
The Department is the
only one in the Inland Empire accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Public Policy and Affairs (NASPAA). The quality and experience of the
faculty is exceptional. The core faculty are distinctive in their
connection to the community and their scholarship. Faculty have served in
elected functions, governmental advisory boards, and as executive officers in
agencies, giving them “real world” insights. This is augmented by highly
accomplished adjunct faculty who help bring today’s administrative world into
the classroom. Some of the faculty also have national reputations for
scholarship in leadership and management. The Department is increasingly
offering online opportunities for students, especially at the graduate level
where all core classes are now available in virtual formats. Additionally, the
Advisory Board—composed of agency heads and senior managers from across the
region—ensures that the Department is well connected in terms of contemporary
needs and internships.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of
Public Affairs and Administration
