Sacramento,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy and Administration in Sacramento United States | California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento
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Sacramento United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The graduate programs in Public Policy and Administration at Capital Campus equip emerging leaders to tackle California's multifaceted challenges. Our mission focuses on cultivating skilled professionals for the State and local community, blending rigorous analytical training with a dedication to civic engagement.
Upon completing our graduate programs, students will demonstrate proficiency in: 1) evaluating, interpreting, and proposing remedies for policy and administrative challenges, 2) implementing their expertise in real-world contexts, and 3) understanding their professional responsibility to society (including ethical considerations in public policy and administrative decision-making).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to classified standing in the program requires:
the baccalaureate degree,
a GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate coursework or in the last 60 units,
results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, the department chair may waive this requirement for an applicant with at least five years of professional experience in the area of public policy and administration,
a written statement of purpose from one to two pages in length (typewritten), addressing the applicant's purpose in pursuing the Master of Public Policy and Administration,
three letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant's academic and professional potential.
All applicants to graduate programs who have not completed a baccalaureate degree from a postsecondary educational institution where English is the primary language of instruction must achieve a minimum score on TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum score is 83 iBT (560 Paper Based TOEFL) or 6.5 IELTS.
the baccalaureate degree,
a GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate coursework or in the last 60 units,
results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, the department chair may waive this requirement for an applicant with at least five years of professional experience in the area of public policy and administration,
a written statement of purpose from one to two pages in length (typewritten), addressing the applicant's purpose in pursuing the Master of Public Policy and Administration,
three letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant's academic and professional potential.
All applicants to graduate programs who have not completed a baccalaureate degree from a postsecondary educational institution where English is the primary language of instruction must achieve a minimum score on TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum score is 83 iBT (560 Paper Based TOEFL) or 6.5 IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,680