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School of Business and Public Administration
MPA/MSA
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Mission |
Outcomes |
Assessment |
Faculty |
Student Work |
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| Goal 1:
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Students will generate, analyze, and
synthesize information.
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| Objective 1a: |
Understand and utilize critical
thinking.
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| Objective 1b: |
Reason and demonstrate
logical consistency in oral and written communication.
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| Objective 1c: |
Construct and deconstruct
arguments.
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| Objective 1d: |
Conduct applied social
science research to generate knowledge for
administrative and policy processes.
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| Objective 1e: |
Use quantitative,
qualitative, and interpretive research methods
(including computer applications) to assess the validity
of research hypotheses.
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| Objective 1f: |
Exhibit expertise with
analytical tools (quantitative, qualitative, and
interpretive including computer applications) to
generate meaning and understandings.
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| Objective 1g: |
Use various information
technologies
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| Objective 1h: |
Integrate information to
facilitate recommendations, decision making, and problem
solving. |
| Goal 2:
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Students should demonstrate
reflective problem solving.
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| Objective 2a: |
Structure policy problems.
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| Objective 2b: |
Use various perspectives –
ethical, legal, political, economic, professional,
social, cultural, and institutional – to generate
strategies and alternatives for organizational and
governmental action.
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| Objective 2c: |
Discern contextual nuances
– historical, contemporary, and futuristic – and
integrate them within employment and civic activities.
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| Objective 2d: |
Apply theoretical knowledge
to practical situations.
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| Objective 2e: |
Demonstrate the ability to
plan, implement, and evaluate program, policies, and
procedures. |
| Goal 3:
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Students will interact and
communicate effectively.
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| Objective 3a: |
Demonstrate an understanding of human
behavior to guide and inform leadership activities.
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| Objective 3b: |
Participate effectively as
a team member and team leader.
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| Objective 3c: |
Work independently to
complete a project (with minimal guidance).
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| Objective 3d: |
Structure problem and
formulate policy arguments and procedures.
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| Objective 3e: |
Make oral presentations
using a variety of resources and skills.
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| Objective 3f: |
Create graphs, tables,
diagrams, drawings, and other explanatory materials.
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| Objective 3g: |
Generate reports.
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| Objective 3h: |
Plan and facilitate public
meetings including interactive sessions with citizens. |
| Goal 4:
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Students will manage complex
programs.
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| Objective 4a: |
Understand the role of the U.S. and
California Constitutions and political processes in
managing in public and nonprofit organizations.
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| Objective 4b: |
Use theory to guide thought
and action.
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| Objective 4c: |
Develop, implement, and
evaluate a budget.
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| Objective 4d: |
Establish program goals and
evaluate programs. |
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