The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at McGeorge School of Law prepares students for leadership roles in public service, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Designed for working professionals and pre-service students alike, the program offers a dynamic curriculum focused on policy analysis, public management, budgeting, and leadership skills.
With a hybrid learning model, students benefit from the flexibility of online coursework combined with valuable in-person Saturday sessions on campus. The McGeorge MPA program in Sacramento is located near the California State Capitol—a prime location for networking and hands-on learning.
A combination of online instruction and in-person Saturday sessions accommodates working professionals.
Two required law courses—Law for Public Administration and Statutes and Regulations—equip you with essential legal analytical skills and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Hands-on simulations, networking events, and expert-led discussions enhance practical learning and career readiness as only an MPA program in California can.
A combination of online instruction and in-person Saturday sessions accommodates working professionals.
You can customize your education by choosing concentrations in Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management, Environmental and Water Policy, Public Policy Advocacy, or Policy Analysis. Through a blend of internships and dedicated policy projects, you’ll gain the practical, hands-on experience that only a California-based MPA program can offer.
The program features a 30-unit core curriculum and an optional 6-unit concentrations.
Two required law courses—Law for Public Administration and Statutes and Regulations—equip you with essential legal analytical skills and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Hands-on simulations, networking events, and expert-led discussions enhance practical learning and career readiness as only an MPA program in California can.
You can customize your education by choosing concentrations in Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management, Environmental and Water Policy, Public Policy Advocacy, or Policy Analysis. Through a blend of internships and dedicated policy projects, you’ll gain the practical, hands-on experience that only a California-based MPA program can offer.
The MPA program offers two pathways to completion:
MPA students can customize their learning experience by selecting from the following concentrations:
1. Policy Analysis
Policy Analysis Concentration (select 6 units)
PUB 235: Advanced Policy Analysis 3
PUB 234: Advanced Quantitative Methods 3
PUB 213: Enhancing Societal Capacity 3
PUB 291: Externship Seminar (pre-service only) 3
2. Public Policy Advocacy
Public Policy Advocacy Concentration (select 6 units)
PUB 253: Legislative and Public Policy Practicum 3
PUB 242: Leading Systemic Change 3
LAW 505: Legislatures and Lawmaking 3
LAW 513: Lobbying & Politics 3
LAW 699X: Negotiations 3
PUB 291: Externship Seminar (pre-service only) 3
3. Environmental & Water Policy
Environmental/Water Policy (select 6 units)
LAW 507: Environmental Law 3
LAW 583: Water & Environmental Justice 3
LAW 230: Water Resources Law 3
PUB 291: Externship Seminar (pre-service only) 3
4. Non-Profit & Social Capacity Management
Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management (select 6 units)
PUB 243: Non-Profit Management 3
PUB 213: Enhancing Societal Capacity 3
PUB 242: Leading Systemic Change 3
LAW 699X: Negotiations 3
PUB 291: Externship Seminar (pre-service only) 3
Each concentration includes an optional externship component where students gain real-world experience in their chosen field, working under the supervision of industry professionals.
Graduates with a public administration master’s degree pursue leadership roles in government agencies, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and private-sector firms specializing in policy and administration. Common career paths include:
Graduates with a public administration master’s degree pursue leadership roles in government agencies, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and private-sector firms specializing in policy and administration. Common career paths include:
Alumni Network
Lacee Solis, ’21, took an interest in getting an MPA because she wanted to learn how to make a difference in her community effectively. She decided on McGeorge School of Law because she was impressed that an MPA was offered at an ABA-accredited law school and that it was built into the curriculum. Solis wanted to become an effective public servant and give back to her community.
Alumni Network
Lacee Solis, ’21, took an interest in getting an MPA because she wanted to learn how to make a difference in her community effectively. She decided on McGeorge School of Law because she was impressed that an MPA was offered at an ABA-accredited law school and that it was built into the curriculum. Solis wanted to become an effective public servant and give back to her community.
Alumni Network
In this video, Max Huynh discusses how earning an MPA degree from McGeorge School of Law helped him pursue the next steps in his career. Huynh, ’21, refined practical skills through his coursework. He is a program analyst at a non-profit organization called Physicians for a Healthy California.
Alumni Network
In this video, Max Huynh discusses how earning an MPA degree from McGeorge School of Law helped him pursue the next steps in his career. Huynh, ’21, refined practical skills through his coursework. He is a program analyst at a non-profit organization called Physicians for a Healthy California.
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Phone:
916.739.7019
Email:
graduatelaw@pacific.edu
Location:
3200 Fifth Ave.
Sacramento, California 95817
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