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The Department of Public Policy and Administration at CSU Bakersfield will foster and enhance critical thinking, communication, management, a public service perspective, and engagement in the policy process among present and future managers in government, nonprofit, and health care organizations within the San Joaquin Valley. The critical skills learned from this curriculum will ensure that managers in the government, nonprofit, and health care sectors exercise governance in an inclusive and socially responsible manner.

Strategic Goals

The purpose of the PPA programs is to prepare competent, ethical and effective public, nonprofit, and health care managers and leaders to advance the public service.

Consistent with, and in addition to, established university academic performance and student conduct standards for undergraduates, those admitted, retained, and awarded degrees must possess and demonstrate academic and professional integrity in all activities to inspire public confidence and trust in public service. Students and applicants who violate academic integrity or professional ethical standards of behavior will be subject to the academic integrity procedures of the university. Such actions are, of course, subject to university review and appeal.

Undergraduate students without experience in public service or administration are required to complete a service-learning requirement.

Career Opportunities

The MS-HCA graduate program prepares students for decision-making, managerial, and administrative positions in the public, nonprofit, and health care sectors. The program is especially responsive to regional health care and human service needs, preparing graduates for state and local health care management. MS-HCA graduates go on to management and leadership roles in:

Assisted living facilities

• Clinics

• Consulting firms

• Health insurance organizations

• Health care associations

• Hospitals

• Nonprofit organizations

• Physician practices

• Mental health organizations

• Public health departments

• Rehabilitation centers

• Skilled nursing facilities

• Universities

• Research institutions