Spring 2025 (MPA272) Course Schedule
| Program: Master of Public Administration Public Sector Management and Leadership | ||
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| Cohort #: MPA272 | Start Term: Spring 2025 | Mode: Off-Campus |
| Tuition: $720 per credit unit / $2,160 per 3-credit course | ||
| Location: Downey | ||
| *Pending WASC Approval Location: Downey Civic Center, 11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90421 Classroom: Downey City Library (Monday classes are held via Zoom) Class Meetings: Mostly Wednesdays and Some Mondays, 6pm - 9:45pm NOTE Additional courses will result in additional charges | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Class Dates |
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| Spring 2025 | ||
| MPA 610 (3 units) | INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Jonathan M Delgado | January 18 - March 16, 2025 8 Wednesdays: Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 05, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 05, 12 6pm-9:45pm |
| MPA 620 (3 units) | RESEARCH METHODS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS I Suzanne Beaumaster | March 24 - May 16, 2025 8 Wednesdays: Mar. 26; Apr. 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; May 07, 14 6pm-9:45pm Spring Recess: Mar. 17-23 |
| Summer 2025 | ||
| MPA 644 (3 units) | PUBLIC FINANCE AND BUDGETING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | July 9 - August 19, 2025 6 Wednesdays: Jul. 09, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13 Plus 2 Mondays via Zoom: Jul. 21; Aug. 04 6pm-9:45pm |
| MPA 621 (3 units) | RESEARCH METHODS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS II | May 27 - July 8, 2025 6 Wednesdays: May 28; Jun. 04, 11, 18, 25: Jul. 02 Plus 2 Mondays via Zoom: Jun. 02, 16 6pm-9:45pm |
| Fall 2025 | ||
| MPA 650 (3 units) | CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC POLICY MAKING | October 18 - December 12, 2025 8 Wednesdays: Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 04, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10 6pm-9:45pm |
| MPA 643 (3 units) | PUBLIC SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | August 23 - October 17, 2025 8 Wednesdays: Aug. 27; Sep. 03, 10, 17, 24: Oct. 01, 08, 15 6pm-9:45pm |
| Spring 2026 | ||
| MPA 632A (3 units) | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | January 17 - March 15, 2026 8 Wednesdays: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25: Mar. 04, 11 6pm-9:45pm |
| MPA 624 (3 units) | THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS | March 23 - May 15, 2026 8 Wednesdays: Mar. 25; Apr. 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; May 06, 13 6pm-9:45pm Spring Recess: Mar. 16-22 |
| Summer 2026 | ||
| MPA 634 (3 units) | PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | May 26 - July 7, 2026 6 Wednesdays: May 27; Jun. 03, 10, 17, 24; Jul. 01 Plus 2 Mondays via Zoom: Jun. 08, 22 6pm-9:45pm |
| MPA 623B (3 units) | APPLIED PROGRAM EVALUATION | July 8 - August 18, 2026 6 Wednesdays: Jul. 08, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 05, 12 Plus 2 Mondays via Zoom: Jul. 20, 27 6pm-9:45pm |
| Fall 2026 | ||
| MPA 632B (3 units) | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | August 22 - October 16, 2026 8 Wednesdays: TBD 6pm-9:45pm |
| MPA 697S (3 units) | COMP EXAM | August 22 - December 11, 2026 16 weeks Online via Zoom Class meetings determined by instructor Registration subject to MPA Academic Dept. approval |
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