About

Mission, Vision, Values

The School of Public Service and Justice is committed to promoting the values of public service and justice through inclusive high-quality education, research, and community engagement. SPSJ recognizes that there is a central role for government and other public-serving organizations to identify, mitigate, and rectify challenges to the public’s welfare. The School is committed to providing students an education that addresses the nature of systemic inequality and injustice in our public institutions and communities by engaging scientific research and critical analysis of public service and policy. SPSJ also serves neighboring communities and seeks collaboration with regional organizations to promote public wellbeing, ethical governance, and justice. The School is committed to facilitating teaching, research, and service excellence through the appointment, development, and retention of an interdisciplinary faculty.

The SPSJ vision is to:

• Achieve SPSJ student success with increased graduation and retention rates, and future career and educational opportunities.
• Create a sense of belonging and forge a collective identity and for SPSJ faculty, students, and administrators that enables us to grow into regional prominence.
• Grow the student body and faculty through improved SPSJ community awareness.
  Launch new educational and extra-curricular programs to meet student interest and community needs.
• Develop new events and fundraising opportunities that lead to increased opportunities for student scholarships, research support, and travel.

Department of Public Administration: Statement on Systemic Racism

The Department of Public Administration produced a statement on its commitment to deliver quality instruction on systemic racism in the criminal justice system. Read the department's statement here [PDF].

Accreditation

The MPA Program at CSUDH is proud to carry an additional accreditation by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).