Master of Public Administration (MPA)

University of La Verne

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at the University of La Verne develops public service professionals to engage in socially responsible roles in their communities and organizations, including in local, state, and national government. The MPA program focuses on building connections with alumni, public service leaders, and the public itself to collaborate on solutions that address regional and local problems, issues, and disparities. We offer a relevant and highly personalized program with career mentoring, professional networking, and advancement in public service. To provide convenience and flexibility, the MPA program is available fully online as well as in a hybrid format at the La Verne campus.
Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the MPA program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top graduate public affairs programs in Southern California. Features and benefits of the program include:

personal attention, networking, and high levels of interaction among students and faculty
an emphasis on skills development and civic professionalism
relevant core offerings and choice of concentrations
courses focused on active learning, including an elective travel course and applied project opportunities
highly competent, professional faculty dedicated to public service
year-round coursework allows students to begin fall, spring, or summer
full library resources and specialized career development services offered to all students and alumni
tutoring and mentoring offered by the Academic Success Center
financial assistance.

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