Students at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) can earn a:

• Master in Public Administration (MPA); or a
  
• Master in Health Administration (MHA)

by taking classes offered at the USC State Capital Center in Sacramento.

Students can also take some classes in Sacramento toward the:

• Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA); and the
  
• Master of Public Policy (MPP).

In addition to a high quality graduate education, SPPD in Sacramento provides students with career advising and placement services to guide students and alumni through a rewarding career. Policy luncheons, career and alumni events provide opportunities for students to network with professionals from the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

SPPD also plays an active role of the Sacramento policymaking community through its policy outreach activities and its leadership and executive education programs.