Public Administration, M.P.A.

2020 cycle

The MPA program’s SLOs fit with Cal State LA’s ILOs. Please see below for the Alignment of ILOs and Program SLOs.

Cal State LA Institutional Learning Outcomes	PLO(s) which match this ILO
Knowledge: Mastery of content and processes of inquiry	1
Proficiency: Intellectual skills	2, 6
Place and Community: Urban and global mission	4, 5
Transformation: Integrative learning	3

Students will develop the following leadership capabilities:

Knowledge about and the ability to bridge public administration theory, research and practice
Rigorous critical analysis skills to inform evidence-based public and community problem-solving and decision-making processes in changing contexts
The incorporation, advancement and reliance on public service ethics in decision-making processes
The ability to work collaboratively within and across sectoral, jurisdictional and organizational boundaries
The ability to engage a diversity of perspectives and interests to support culturally responsive, inclusive, justice-oriented and equitable public service
The ability to identify diverse stakeholders and utilize effective communication to engage them