Cal Lutheran’s Online Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is a unique hybrid of public policy and public administration education designed to nurture leaders who are ready to shape new policies and present bold ideas.

Gain a big-picture understanding of the challenges faced by the public and private sectors and hone specialized strategies to create and implement innovative solutions.

You set the pace with a choice of part-time or full-time coursework.

The Cal Lutheran MPPA program is designed with working professionals in mind, but is a great fit for anyone who wants the flexibility to balance their education with their lives and work. Enroll part-time or full-time, start courses year round and attend classes online.

Small class sizes taught by faculty who make a big impact.

With an average class size of 15 students, you’ll experience meaningful collaboration with dedicated faculty and like-minded classmates. Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world expertise from areas such as labor relations, law, public policy and health care. You’ll also benefit from one-on-one guidance from our advisors who work with you throughout the MPPA program.

Take your learning outside the classroom.

We provide our students with direct experience opportunities such as fellowships, internships, faculty-led travel seminars and immersive observation sessions. This is your opportunity to benefit from a myriad of learning experiences that show you how the theory you learn in class is applied in the real world.

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MPPA Degree Program Outcomes

Graduates of Cal Lutheran’s MPPA program will:

  • Gain a foundational knowledge of the structure, function and operational principles of administrative organizations
  • Understand the legal processes that influence public policy decision-making
  • Explore the ethical values essential for a public administrator’s work
  • Study how government administrators should connect with and serve citizens
  • Learn how to formulate a robust social strategy
  • Develop broadly applicable leadership skills
  • Conduct and present research pertinent to public policy and administration
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MPPA Careers

Cal Lutheran’s public policy and administration master’s program is a catalyst for professional success. Our comprehensive, practical curriculum empowers our graduates to excel in a wide variety of fields in the public and private sector. These roles include:

  • Director of philanthropic organizations
  • Financial administrator
  • Federal law enforcement officer
  • Human resource manager
  • Judicial administrator
  • Lobbyist
  • Manager of federal, state and city offices
  • Marketing director
  • Mental health director
  • Military officer
  • Museum director
  • Policy analyst
  • Public affairs officer
  • Public relations officer
  • Public safety administrator
  • Recreation director
  • School administrator
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