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Join us for an info session!
Join our team of experts for an information session to gain insight into the application process, discover what it takes to succeed in the program, and chat with a financial aid representative.
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
Location: County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
550 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020
2nd Floor Conference Room
RSVP for 9/13 MPA Info Session
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
Location: Los Angeles Unified School District
333 S. Beaudry Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Room: 02-131
RSVP for 9/20 MPA Info Session
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST
Location: Online via Zoom
RSVP for 9/27 MPA Info Session
Every off-campus cohort has a specialization within the MPA Public Sector Management and Leadership option. Please read specialization descriptions below.
Spring 2019 Cohorts
- Los Angeles (Department of Mental Health) | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020 - Los Angeles (LAUSD Admin Headquarters) | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
333 S. Beaudry Ave 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Santa Clarita (College of the Canyons) | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Fall 2018 Cohorts
- Glendale | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208-2809 - Norwalk (LA County Registrar-Recorder's Office) | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 - South El Monte (LADPSS) | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
Ramada Inn, 1089 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
Spring 2018 Cohorts
- Pasadena (City Hall) | Specialization in Program Management and Leadership
100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Specializations
Human Resources
This specialization’s courses prepare both current and future public administrators to address the hiring, retention, promotion and engagement of employees within public-sector organizations by linking the best current practices in each of these areas to an organization’s strategic plan. Participants learn how to innovate and adapt in order to function effectively and proactively as HR professionals.
Program Analysis and Evaluation
The courses in this specialization introduce participants to the various methods of program analysis and evaluation used in the field of public administration and provide the skills needed both for improving existing evaluation systems and designing new systems that will provide the information needed in order to achieve organizational objectives.
Program Management and Leadership
The courses in this area facilitate the development of managerial effectiveness and leadership capabilities. Participants assess their own leadership strengths as well as their access to professional development opportunities. Students acquire knowledge, competencies, and skills appropriate to various models and methods of management and leadership.
