2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
    May 05, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Administration, DPA (Online)


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The Doctor of Public Administration at California Baptist University is an ethically based program that focuses on problem solving, communications, analytical, and research oriented professional skills for responsible and innovative mid and executive level leaders who seek to maximize impact in organizations within the public and non-profit arenas. The courses in the program are specifically designed and delivered to meet the needs of practitioners who are tasked in responding to the complex and unique issues organizations encounter at the federal, state and local levels within planning, criminal justice, governance, policy, health management, and social service arenas.

Additional Admission Requirements


Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the university catalog.  In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:

  • A master’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • In place of a written statement of purpose, write a professional essay addressing the following:
    • What is your reason for why you are pursuing a doctorate degree?
    • Why do you want a DPA as opposed to another type of doctorate?
    • How will the doctorate help you achieve your long term goals?
    • Why are you a good candidate for the CBU DPA program?
    • What makes you a good fit for CBU?

Program Requirements (56 units)


The Doctor of Public Administration is designed to develop innovative leaders who seek to maximize impact in public and non-profit organizations. The program is designed to meet the needs of professionals tasked in responding to the complex and unique issues organizations encounter at the federal, state and local levels within planning, criminal justice, governance, policy, health management, and social service arenas.

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