{"id":5122,"date":"2024-05-03T10:16:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/ppc-mppa-dev\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:06:04","slug":"online-mppa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/online-mppa\/","title":{"rendered":"PPC &#8211; MPPA &#8211; ONLINE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"introduction pb-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-7 col-lg-7\">\n<p class=\"txt-bold txt-purple h5\">Cal Lutheran\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gold-hr\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6 txt-bold\">You set the pace with a choice of part-time or full-time coursework.<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6 txt-bold\">Small class sizes taught by faculty who make a big impact.<\/h3>\n<p>With an average class size of 15 students, you\u2019ll 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\u2019ll also benefit from one-on-one guidance from our advisors who work with you throughout the MPPA program.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6 txt-bold\">Take your learning outside the classroom.<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block px-5 px-md-0\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/masters-inline-mppa-1.jpg\" alt=\"Businesswoman\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"program outcomes pb-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-4\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block mb-3 px-5 px-md-0\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/masters-inline-mppa-2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling\">\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xl-7 offset-xl-1 col-lg-8\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-purple\">MPPA Degree Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates of Cal Lutheran\u2019s MPPA program will:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"gold-list mb-3\">\n<li>Gain a foundational knowledge of the structure, function and operational principles of administrative organizations<\/li>\n<li>Understand the legal processes that influence public policy decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Explore the ethical values essential for a public administrator\u2019s work<\/li>\n<li>Study how government administrators should connect with and serve citizens<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to formulate a robust social strategy<\/li>\n<li>Develop broadly applicable leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Conduct and present research pertinent to public policy and administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-button my-4\">\n                <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"btn btn-purple-alt btn-arrow download focus\">Request Brochure<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"networking pt-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-7 col-lg-7\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-purple\">MPPA Careers<\/h2>\n<p>Cal Lutheran\u2019s public policy and administration master\u2019s 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. 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