MPA in Sustainability and Social Justice

Create a career designing and managing policies and programs that address current and historical social and structural challenges, focusing on climate change, racial injustice, growing inequality, technological change and cyber security, and unforeseen threats such as pandemics. The MPA in Sustainability and Social Justice at Presidio Graduate School offers a unique, hands-on curriculum that equips students to improve public policy and lead transformative change in public sector organizations.

Our MPA in Sustainability and Social Justice degree empowers students to think and act holistically. Whether we’re discussing climate change, racial justice, healthcare, or urban planning, you’ll learn how to apply problem-solving skills through a powerful systemic lens to understand how to create real, lasting change. Students will emerge with the confidence and competencies to develop policies, program implementations, and public service skills that result in a prosperous, more equitable community.

Program Format

Our online MPA in Sustainability and Social Justice is a 41-credit program with 10 required courses and a Capstone project that centers on pressing, real-world issues like climate change, inequity, and public health. The part-time program (two courses per trimester) can be completed in 24 months, and the structure is catered toward working professionals who need to balance multiple responsibilities.

This program utilizes student-centered, inquiry-based experiential learning and case studies. You’ll master the ability to analyze real-world social, racial, and environmental challenges effectively and be able to apply these learnings in real-time. You’ll also benefit from personalized mentorship and career coaching throughout your studies to prepare you for a rewarding impact-driven career in the public sector.

Your Future With Presidio

Learn to build and translate your mission into practical solutions and policy change through one-on-one coaching, community engagement, small collaborative classes, relevant case studies, and experiential learning. Students will build the skills and knowledge to move with confidence and agility throughout their public service careers. You’ll experience your online courses in synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, interacting with your professor, peers, and critical information. You’ll benefit from the flexibility of interactive distance learning in an environment that employs cutting-edge, best-practice online learning techniques. We’ll engage and empower you to create communities, grow your network, and hone your passions.

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