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. DEADLINE TO APPLY Fall 2016: Closed Spring 2017: November 1, 2016

Communication, Relationship Management, and Inclusivity The student will communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry. Critical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning The student will analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions. Management and Leadership The student will lead and manage in public governance. Public Service Perspective The student will articulate and apply a public service perspective. Policy Process Engagement The student will participate in and contribute to the policy process.