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USC SCHOOL OF POLICY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT
University of Southern California

Shape the World
›› Public Administration ›› Public Policy ›› Urban Planning ›› Health Administration ›› Real Estate Development

2011-12

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On the cover: SPPD students who launched the school’s first student-run academic journal, the SPPD Review. Front row (from left): Smita Satiani, MPP; Aurea Adao, MPL/MPAS; Brettany Shannon, MPL; Robert Fukumoto, MPP Center row (from left): Martin Kulli, MRED/MBA; Andrew Slaton, MRED; Amber Savage, MPA Back row (from left): Pernell Jones, MHA; Abby Goldstein, MPP; Matthew Pahl, MPA

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USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development
About SPPD
Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Management
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) • Master of Public Policy (MPP) • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management, see page 32 6 10 2

Executive and Leadership Programs
• Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD) • Executive Master of Leadership (EML) • Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), see page 20 • International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM), see page 26 • Short-Term Executive Leadership Programs • Short-Term International Executive Education Programs, see page 27 30 28 29

Graduate Programs in Urban Planning
• Master of Planning (MPL) • Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development, see page 34 14

Ph.D. Programs
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy and Management • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Planning and Development 32 34

Graduate Programs in Health Management and Policy
• Master of Health Administration (MHA) • Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) • Master of Health Systems Management Engineering (MHSME) • Master of Long Term Care Administration (MLTCA) 18 20 21 21

Undergraduate Degree
• Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development 36 38 42

Faculty Research

Graduate Programs in Real Estate Development
• Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) • Ross Minority Program in Real Estate 25 25

Distance Learning: Online Degrees and Certificates
• Online Master of Public Administration 44 44 44 45 46 48 • Online Certificate in Homeland Security

International Educational Programs
• Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM) • International Labs • Short-Term International Programs 26 27 27

• Online Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration

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Educating leaders and innovators
In today’s world of dynamic change and globalization, social and economic challenges have become increasingly complex and enduring. Solving society’s most pressing issues – including sustainability, healthcare reform, housing, immigration, infrastructure, urban development, social planning and policy, and governance – requires innovation and collaboration. These issues call for leaders who are able to move beyond their areas of expertise and work across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to find vital solutions. Through its interdisciplinary approach, SPPD trains and educates students to serve as innovators – and leaders – in their fields.

The School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning, real estate development, and health administration draw on the expertise of faculty and practicing professionals to create a learning environment with breadth and depth that sets SPPD apart. SPPD ranks seventh nationwide among “America’s Best Graduate Schools” for public affairs, according to U.S. News & World Report. An SPPD Education SPPD offers an education that: • Combines social sciences, professional expertise, and the resources of a world-class research university to give students breadth, depth, and variety. • Fosters the relationships between students and teachers. • Offers both academic and real-world experiences, drawing on a network of engaged alumni, advisors, and prominent professionals. • Encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, experimentation, and collaboration. • Instills a multidisciplinary and problemsolving ethic. • Focuses broadly and inclusively on the issues, constituencies, structures, and institutions engaged in public life – in both governance and the built environment. • Uses Los Angeles and the greater Southern California region as a living laboratory in which to practice the lessons of the classroom. • Provides students opportunities to apply their skills in the global arena.

About SPPD

The mission of the School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD)
is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society.

psychology, public administration, public policy, sociology, and social ethics. Many SPPD faculty members also serve on the boards of leading academic journals and major public and nonprofit organizations. In all their work, they contribute to the store of knowledge in their respective disciplines and to the formation of the next generation of civic and community leaders. Extraordinary Students Students with a wide range of backgrounds and interests are drawn to SPPD’s academic programs. Many enter the school’s master’s degree programs directly following completion of their undergraduate degrees, while others have accumulated significant experience in professional practice. SPPD’s class scheduling accommodates both full-time students and working professionals. Graduates of the school hold important positions in government, business, and the nonprofit sector. In all their endeavors, alumni draw on the invaluable repertoire of knowledge and skills gained at SPPD. Research Opportunities USC is the oldest private research university in the American West and one of only 62 members of the Association of American Universities. Its faculty and grant-funded research projects, many of which take place in the school’s research centers and institutes. That research directly impacts Southern California, New forms of governance require that public administrators and managers, policymakers, planners, real estate developers, and healthcare managers work together – and reach across sectors – for the betterment of communities everywhere. It is for this multidisciplinary reality that SPPD prepares its students and conducts its academic research. Exceptional Faculty SPPD faculty members are distinguished scholars who share a deep commitment to research and teaching. Their diverse disciplinary backgrounds and research interests include economics, international relations, urban planning, organizational behavior, philosophy, political science, the nation, and the world.

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students collaborate on a wide range of individual and

“USC is situated in the right place – an urban location with a diversity of ethnicities, cultures, political views, and people with different backgrounds and values.”
– Helen Tran, BS '09, MHA candidate

“Who wouldn’t want to go to USC? I’d been dreaming of being able to go to USC since high school.”
– Petty Santos, EML ’10

$2.85 billion fundraising campaign. USC was named the TIME Magazine/Princeton Review “College of the Year” in 2000, in recognition of USC’s dedication to public service. Welcome to Los Angeles There's no better place to study and analyze policy, planning, and development than Los Angeles, the worldclass metropolis that is home to USC and SPPD. L.A. is the second-largest U.S. city and offers unique diversity unlike anywhere in the world – from its people to its landscapes to its industries to its cultures. It is also a global economic hub – a center of international trade, business, finance, technology, aerospace, and entertainment. USC, located just three miles from the city’s downtown, 12 miles from the beach, and 60 miles from both deserts and snow-capped mountains, is truly a gateway to all of the varied experiences L.A. has to offer.

The SPPD Context SPPD’s multidisciplinary nature provides a cohesive education with breadth and depth that sets its academic programs apart. To prepare themselves for a wide range of careers, students are encouraged to take courses offered by the school’s distinctive, yet interconnected, master’s degree programs: public administration, public policy, planning, real estate development, and health administration. A student’s peers inside the classroom today may become their professional colleagues locally and globally tomorrow.

About USC USC is one of the world’s premier teaching and research universities and the oldest private research university in the West. Distinguished by a renowned faculty, innovative community-building initiatives, and highly selective admission standards, USC ranks in the top one percent of the nation’s colleges and universities in academic quality. Among private research universities, USC consistently appears on the list of the top 10 recipients of federal research funding. Alumni and donors recently demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to USC and its future by supporting a

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A Message from the Dean

Shape the World

Since 2005, it has been my privilege to serve as dean of the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development, one of the most distinctive and highly regarded schools of its kind in the nation. SPPD engages in solving some of the most critical issues facing our world today, such as unemployment, effective governance, nonprofit management, homeland security, healthcare reform and healthy communities, social policy, infrastructure and transportation, environmental and financial sustainability, and the real estate and housing markets. Addressing these complex challenges requires leadership, an understanding of the multiple disciplines that bear on any single issue, and the determination and courage to break new ground in search of lasting solutions. I am honored to head a school whose students work to shape our world for the better. At the core of SPPD is our distinguished faculty. Their strong intellectual leadership and dedication to improving the quality of life for people and their communities worldwide provide the cornerstone of what we impart to our students. SPPD offers considerable opportunities for students to work with faculty in addressing real-world problems, complete internships, and interact with prominent practitioners. At SPPD, we call this “knowledge in action.” The city of Los Angeles, with its rich cultural diversity and unique urban setting, provides an ideal “living laboratory” for learning. In addition, SPPD students every year can travel abroad – to Asia, South America, or Europe – to examine issues in a global context. I invite you to learn more about SPPD by browsing our Web site at usc.edu/sppd and following us on Facebook and Twitter. You may also visit us in Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall on the USC campus. To arrange a visit, please call (213) 740-0550. Meet our faculty. Speak with our students. Whatever your professional or scholarly interest, SPPD will provide you with an exciting, challenging, and lively environment in which to study, work, learn, and shape the world. Sincerely, Jack H. Knott C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean and Professor

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›› Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Management

Shaping the future of public service
Public Administration Public administrators run our harbors, airports, and public transportation networks. They manage our environmental protection systems, community centers, schools, and universities. They are leaders in healthcare, urban revitalization, and welfare reform. They work in the public and nonprofit sectors and with private agencies to help manage virtually every aspect of our public services. They oversee and continuously redesign governance structures at the city, county, state, and federal levels to create place-based solutions to community problems. A career in public management provides an opportunity to shape the future of our communities and to improve our overall quality of life.

In a world of rapid change, public administration professionals use their leadership capabilities to address critical social challenges, including: • How can we maintain high-quality public service in the face of diminishing government resources? • How can leaders from multiple sectors work together to solve public problems? • How can citizens be more effectively engaged in governing processes? • What must be done to prepare the next generation of leaders in public service, as our current leaders near retirement? The Master of Public Administration Program The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program offers a professional education designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of a career in public management or in related nonprofit and private organizations. Established in 1929, the MPA program at the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is one of the oldest and most distinguished programs of its kind in the United States. SPPD is rated seventh overall among public affairs schools nationwide and ranks fifth for the public management/administration specialty, according to U.S. News & World Report. Some of the program’s specific strengths include: • A management, analytical, and policymaking focus that prepares students to pursue their individual interests and concentrate in one of many specialized fields • A full-time faculty of exceptional diversity and strength • An active part-time faculty of noted professionals • An 82-year history of leadership in professional and academic fields (continued on page 9)

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“SPPD and the MPA program gave me the opportunity to put leadership into practice.”
– Amber Savage, MPA ’10

“Not only are faculty very accessible, alumni are very accessible. They're in places of influence, and they're willing to talk to you and help you.”
– Lauren Gregor, MPA '08, Communications Manager, Inner City Education Foundation Public Schools

“SPPD is a model of the future in terms of schools, because of its focus on cross-sectoral solutions to the major issues of our day.”
– John Keisler, MPA '05, Business Operations Manager, City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department

“I had internships throughout my experience at SPPD. They were invaluable.”
– Matthew Pahl, MPA ’10, SPPD City/County Fellowship Program

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“Public administration is about public service. It’s about running our cities, government agencies and nonprofits. Our goal is to prepare students to be leaders who will solve today’s critical social problems.”
– Shui Yan Tang, Professor, Director, Master of Public Administration Program

MPA Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Enrolled Full Time % Minority % International % Outside Southern California Average Age Average Class Size (Core) Average Class Size (Elective) # New Students (Fall) GPA (second and third quartile range) GRE (second and third quartile range)
* Academic Year 2010-11

225 83% 42% 15% 46% 27 28 21 90 3.25-3.69 1090-1310

• Beginning Fall 2011 – the option to complete the entire MPA degree online The MPA program is a two-year full-time program or a three-year part-time program, and may be completed at the University Park Campus in Los Angeles or the USC State Capital Center in Sacramento. MPA Specialization Electives MPA students are encouraged to specialize within a substantive subject area. Students are free to self-design specializations, but popular areas include: • Civil Infrastructure • Community and Economic Development • Environmental Management and Land-Use Policy • Financial Management • Health Administration • Intergovernmental Management • International Policy Management • Local Government • Paid internship opportunities • The City/County Management Fellowship, which offers selected students financial, academic, and professional support from prestigious faculty and practitioners in the management field • An extensive alumni network • An advisory board comprising leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors • MPA Labs – enriching workshops that develop professional skills and knowledge about a broad range of social issues • A facility in Sacramento – the USC State Capital Center – that gives students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of complex state-local and state-federal relationships Dean’s Merit Scholarship “I am extremely grateful for the SPPD Dean's Merit Scholarship. I was able to take classes, get involved in SPPD, and pursue my career without having to factor in the financial costs of my course load.” – Chérie Romar, MPA ’11 • Nonprofit Management • Political Management • Public Policy • Urban Planning

Admission and Scholarship Deadlines Fall – December 15 scholarship deadline Fall – July 1 final admission deadline Spring – November 1 final admission deadline Summer – April 1 final admission deadline

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Forging solutions through policy change
Public Policy Policy analysts inform and shape the public mandates and strategies that improve life for residents in all communities. Working within a complex system of governance, they partner with peers and colleagues in government, business, and the nonprofit sector to find innovative solutions to societal problems and challenges. They integrate leadership, analysis, evaluation, and management to address the most pressing policy issues facing society. Their work covers a wide range of fields, including social and urban services, environmental sustainability, economic development, international affairs and trade, health, education, transportation, and homeland security.

Policy analysts confront many of today’s most significant social issues, such as: • How can business, government, and the nonprofit sector collaborate to develop sustainable economic development strategies? • How can urban policymakers ensure adequate and affordable housing in congested urban areas? • What technological investments and behavioral changes are needed to redress climate change? • What can schools do to help reverse the childhood obesity epidemic? • What role can the philanthropic sector play in fostering community in low-income neighborhoods? • How can local governments more meaningfully engage community members in policymaking and planning? The Master of Public Policy Program The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is one of the most distinguished of its kind in the United States. SPPD is rated seventh overall among public affairs schools nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. In the MPP program, students are taught to develop “knowledge in action.” The professional focus ensures that students will have the skills to be successful in our rapidly globalizing world. Through course work, interaction with faculty, and practical experience, MPP students gain awareness of the political environment and develop an understanding of the effects that decisions have on government, business, and the community.

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“All the students in my classes are very ambitious, very motivated, and very collaborative in their work — and it definitely brings out the most in you.”
– Ayesha Hashim, MPP student

“I did a yearlong internship with a public affairs firm. I could see how the public and private sectors can really work together to get things accomplished.”
– Abigail Goldstein, MPP ’10

“At SPPD, you gain a rich understanding of all underlying theories and ideas, merged with their real-world, day-to-day execution. By the time you finish, you have a full picture of whatever your endeavor is.”
– Stephan Guine, MPP '96, Systems Engineering Manager, Northrop Grumman

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“The greatest thing about SPPD was understanding social issues on the local, national, and international levels.”
– Smita Satiani, MPP ’10, Clinton-Orfalea Fellow 2010

MPP Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Enrolled Full Time % Minority % International % Outside Southern California Average Age Average Class Size (Core) Average Class Size (Elective) # New Students (Fall) GPA (median) GRE (median)
* Academic Year 2010-11

123 94% 44% 13% 36% 26 30 25 61 3.36 1240

• Community and Economic Development • Education Policy • Environmental Policy MPP students delivered research findings to class project client, the L.A. City Ethics Commission, at City Hall. The program offers a number of distinct features: • A small size that allows one-on-one access to full-time faculty • Professors who involve students in meaningful research and civic engagement • Integrated analysis and leadership development • Instruction in a broad range of analytical skills • Practical, real-world experience and career support MPP students are an exceptional group who vary in their backgrounds, experience, interests, professional training, and education. Some come straight from an undergraduate setting, while others have significant experience in professional practice. While most public policy students hold bachelor’s degrees in the social sciences, students with an undergraduate degree in any field are eligible for admission and encouraged to apply. Faculty members, employers, and program advisors often remark on the characteristics of the typical MPP MPP Specialization Electives MPP students are encouraged to specialize within a substantive subject area. Students are free to self-design specializations, but popular areas include: • Business and Entrepreneurship • Civil Infrastructure Doctor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Management (Ph.D.) The School of Policy, Planning, and Development offers a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management. See page 32 for more information. Dr. Gary Painter, Director of SPPD’s Graduate Programs in Public Policy candidate – strong analytical, quantitative, and verbal skills; intellectual curiosity; and a deep commitment to understanding and solving the problems facing our society. “We are facing a multitude of critical challenges — globally, nationally, and locally. The need for educated public policy professionals has never been greater, nor the field more rewarding,” says Professor Gary Painter, director of graduate programs in public policy. “SPPD MPP students learn to apply analytical and quantitative skills to complex issues and develop leadership talent to employ solutions.” The MPP program is a two-year full-time program or a three-year part-time program. Admission and Scholarship Deadlines Fall – December 15 scholarship deadline Fall – July 1 final admission deadline Spring – November 1 final admission deadline • Health Policy • Homeland Security and Public Policy • International Policy Development • Management • Media and Communication Policy • Nonprofit Management and Policy • Political Management • Transportation Policy and Planning • Urban and Social Policy

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›› Graduate Programs in Urban Planning

Driving sustainable growth and change
Urban Planning Urban planning professionals help communities and decision makers at the local, state, and national levels in obtaining place-based solutions to problems related to land use, transportation, housing, economic development, the environment, sustainability, and the design of more livable communities. Planners address urban issues at various scales: city blocks, neighborhoods, metropolises, and even entire regions. In their interdisciplinary and collaborative professional work, planners engage with businesses, citizen groups, and elected officials to define, organize, and better understand their physical, natural, and social environments. They are often advocates for economic development, environmental quality, social justice, livability of the built environment, and interests of future generations in a global economy and an urbanizing world.

Urban planners address critical challenges of contemporary social, economic, and environmental problems: • How can we make a city greener without creating economic inefficiencies that adversely affect residents’ lives? • How can we protect vulnerable communities while managing growth and change? • What balance does a region need between private and public transportation? • What design components can we insert into neighborhood plans to help residents lead healthier lives? • How does the American experience compare to the challenges and opportunities in growing Asian or Latin American cities? The Master of Planning Program The Master of Planning (MPL) program at the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is one of the most distinguished of its kind in the United States. SPPD is rated seventh overall among public affairs schools nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the MPL program ranks seventh in the 2012 Planetizen Guide to Urban Planning Programs. The MPL program is committed to preparing students for practice at the local, regional, state, and national levels. A hallmark of the program is the multi-sector approach to planning, which emphasizes the needs of public and private interests, nonprofit organizations, and citizen groups. A further distinction of the curriculum is its commitment to exploring universal principles of planning and preparing students to practice anywhere in the world. MPL students come from all over the country and many nations. They are culturally diverse and vary in their backgrounds, experience, interests, professional training, and (continued on page 17)

Graduate Programs in Urban Planning

“The internship and the classroom experience really speak with one another.”
– Brettany Shannon, MPL ’10, SPPD Ph.D. student, Co-Editor-in-Chief, SPPD Review Student Journal

“The strength of the program is the connection between theory and practice.”
– Susan O'Carroll, MPL '81, Ph.D. '89, President/Founder, Pareto Planning and Environmental Services

MPL students analyze Los Angeles’ complex urban fabric.

“I will never forget the personalized attention I received from SPPD faculty. I cherish it to this day.”
– Shubaroop Ghosh, MPL '02, Vice President of Data Services, ImageCat, Inc.

“What was great about SPPD’s international Costa Rica lab was the well-connected teacher. She introduced us to people high up in the government there.”
– Aurea Adao, MPL/Master of Public Arts Studies ’11, Co-Editor-in-Chief, SPPD Review Student Journal, Administrative Intern, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Graduate Programs in Urban Planning

“Half of humanity now lives in urban areas. As challenges of sustainability, economic development, human health, and democratic governance play out in cities and mega-cities across the globe, urban planners will have an increasingly critical role to play.”
– Marlon Boarnet, Professor, Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning (beginning January 2012)

MPL Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Enrolled Full Time % Minority % International % Outside Southern California Average Age Average Class Size (Core) Average Class Size (Elective) # New Students (Fall) GPA (second and third quartile range) GRE (second and third quartile range)
* Academic Year 2010-11

152 92% 41% 11% 40% 26 31 24 74 3.1-3.69 1210-1330

A prestigious advisory board provides direction to the program and practical training to students. Members serve as guest speakers in classes and seminars, contribute financial support, and assist in student placement. The MPL program is a two-year full-time program or a three-year part-time program. MPL Concentrations Concentrations are required and reflect the strengths of the school. A methodology and a gateway course are associated with each area. MPL students may select from the following concentrations: • Economic Development • Preservation and Design of the Built Environment • Social and Community Planning • Sustainable Land Use Planning SPPD students engage in an international planning studio. education. Some come straight from an undergraduate setting, while others have substantial work experience in planning and other fields. Many see the MPL degree as a way to change careers, to move into high-growth service sectors, or to assume more significant management or executive roles in their organizations. All share a commitment to implementing positive community change and improving the quality of life for people in the built environment. “Urban planning is about anticipating the future. It is about social equity and environmental justice, community livability, and sustainable development. It aims to improve the community environment and the quality of life in urban places and urbanizing societies,” says Professor Tridib Banerjee, director of graduate programs in urban planning (through December 2011). Admission and Scholarship Deadlines Fall – December 15 scholarship deadline Fall – July 1 final admission deadline Spring – November 1 final admission deadline • Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Dean’s Merit Scholarship “Receiving the SPPD Dean's Merit Scholarship made my and Urban Planning a reality. Not only has this scholarship made school – but also my goals – attainable.” – La Mikia M. Castillo, MPP/MPL student, Past President, Association of Black Students in Policy, Planning, and Development dream of pursuing dual master’s degrees in Public Policy

Doctor of Philosophy, Urban Planning and Development (Ph.D.) The School of Policy, Planning, and Development offers a Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development. See page 34 for more information.

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Addressing critical healthcare needs
Health Administration The United States healthcare system is undergoing profound change. Access, quality, and cost of healthcare are critical issues that affect all citizens, residents, and communities. Healthcare and the healthcare industry – which account for more than 17 percent of the entire U.S. economy – involve complex and fast-moving developments in technology, economics, ethics, finance, policy, and management. As an issue and as a sector, healthcare requires an understanding of public, private, and nonprofit interactions. Visionary and effective leadership is needed to improve management structures in a highly competitive, market-driven environment and to build transparent, accountable, evidence-based care.

As the healthcare delivery system changes, career opportunities abound. No field has greater need for leaders and managers – in hospitals, health plans, medical practices, health-related enterprises, and community health organizations – who possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to shape the future of healthcare. Tomorrow’s healthcare leaders must address such pressing issues as: • How can we control healthcare costs as baby boomers become senior citizens and medical technology continues to advance? • How can healthcare dollars be allocated wisely across generations? • How can we measure quality of care? • How can we assure that all U.S. residents have access to healthcare? The Master of Health Administration Program The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program draws on the university’s 35 years of leadership in post-graduate education in the health management and policy field. Its curriculum emphasizes contemporary key areas including quality of care issues, health economics and finance, health policy analysis, management and the use of health information technology, and organizational leadership. The program is designed to allow for in-depth specializations in two of these five areas, with an emphasis on quantitative analytic methods throughout all areas. The USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is rated seventh overall among public affairs schools nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. The MHA has established strong ties to the healthcare community – successfully bridging the worlds of academics and professional practice. The school’s Board of Councilors comprises top executives in healthcare, gov-

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“SPPD is focused on making the student the center of the program.”
– Suzanne Yu, MHA '06, Practice Manager, University of California San Francisco Medical Center

“The residency component was a determining factor. Experiencing different departments in a hospital and working on projects that affect patients really set the SPPD program apart from all others.”
– Pernell Jones, MHA ’10, Associate Director of Practice Operations, Arch Health Partners

MHA Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Enrolled Full Time % Minority % International % Outside Southern California Average Age Average Class Size (Core) Average Class Size (Elective) # New Students (Fall) GPA (second and third quartile range) GRE (second and third quartile range)
* Academic Year 2010-11

105 74% 51% 17% 44% 26 25 12 30 2.9-3.55 1020-1240

“In class, you can sit next to a VP or CFO of a hospital or a student just out of undergrad, and all perspectives are valuable – and valued here.”
– Younes Injar, MHA ’10

ernment, and business throughout California, and the Health Advisory Board includes senior-level leaders of healthcare organizations from across the state. Consequently, MHA students have direct access to those who are shaping healthcare and healthcare policy throughout the region, state, nation, and world. Another strength of the program lies in its diversity, or “the differences that make a difference.” The multicultural backgrounds of the MHA program’s students and faculty greatly enrich the learning experience and provide ideal preparation for a profession that crosses all cultures. The MHA program is designed as a two-year full-time program but can be completed as a part-time program. MHA Specializations MHA students may select from one of the following specializations: • Management, Operations, and Leadership • Health Policy Analysis • Health Finance • Health Information Technology • Quality of Care Admission and Scholarship Deadlines Fall – December 15 scholarship deadline Fall – July 1 final admission deadline Dean’s Merit Scholarship “A factor that attracted me to SPPD was the Dean's Merit Scholarship that was offered because it made me feel valued as a student in their program.” – Jennifer Anwar, MHA ’11, Administrative Intern, VA Long Beach Healthcare System Executive Master of Health Administration The Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) program provides an unparalleled opportunity for seasoned clinical and management professionals to advance or transition their careers in the dynamic field of healthcare. Participants sharpen their business acumen by gaining in-depth knowledge of the latest theories and best practices in contemporary health management. A practical, problem-solving approach ensures that skills can immediately be applied on the job. The EMHA is flexibly designed to accommodate the schedules of fully employed, mid- to senior-level professionals, enabling them to earn their degrees while progressing
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Graduate Programs in Health Management and Policy

“Many professors are in the health administration field. They have us study real-world situations – what they’re dealing with right now, with the changing economy and healthcare reforms – and that’s really helping to prepare us.”
– Susan Lam, MHA student, President, USC Student Health Council

EMHA Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Minority % Female Average Age # New Students (Fall) Average Years of Work Experience
* Academic Year 2010-11

58 55% 57% 40 28 17

in their careers. The 34 units of study include 26 required units offered in a conveniently structured executive intensive format. Students then select eight units of electives from among the school’s courses in health management and policy or from other graduate programs. Some courses may be taken in either Los Angeles or Sacramento. The core Executive MHA curriculum develops “business of healthcare” competencies in the areas of leadership and management, legal issues, health economics and finance, managed care, quality, information management, and strategy. The innovative degree design also provides for eight elective units that enable each executive to develop expertise in areas of special interest, ranging from health policy to ventures development. This learner-centered combination of core and elective units results in a customized educational experience unique among executive health degree programs. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/emha.

students can enroll while continuing employment. (Open to graduates from all engineering and technical majors. Students with applied social science backgrounds should complete the Master of Health Administration degree.) For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/ programs/masters/dual/mhsme.html. Online Master of Long Term Care Administration In response to the emerging demands for long-term care services for people of all ages who need assistance with the activities of daily living, USC offers a Web-based master’s degree program in Long Term Care Administration. The 28-unit program is a joint effort between the USC

Davis School of Gerontology, the USC Marshall School of Business, and SPPD. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the program provides professionals with graduate training in the social, psychological, and physical aspects of aging, as well as the administration and management of businesses and organizations providing long-term care services. For more information, please visit usc.edu/ltc.

Admission Deadlines February 1 – priority deadline May 1 – final deadline

Master of Health Systems Management Engineering The Master of Health Systems Management Engineering is a joint program with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. It prepares students for process improvement roles in the healthcare industry, particularly hospitals and health management organizations. Many courses are offered at night and/or through the Distance Education Network, so

Dr. Mike Nichol, Director of SPPD’s Graduate Programs in Health Administration and Policy

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›› Graduate Programs in Real Estate Development

Building our communities
Real Estate Development Real estate developers are the impresarios of the built environment. They orchestrate the talents of many players and balance the wants and dreams of various constituents touched by development projects. It is their job to discover how we want to live and work – and to provide the settings accordingly. In many ways, real estate developers are creators of the urban landscape, working within complex systems of governance to tackle the challenge of converting undeveloped or underutilized resources into homes, employment centers, civic areas, and places of recreation and commerce. They embrace the risks, responsibilities, and rewards that come with making our built environments more habitable and prosperous.

With greater frequency, community groups, government agencies, other property owners, and even the media are becoming involved in the real estate development process. The capital markets, political and regulatory context, and major players change so rapidly that it is difficult to remain informed, let alone competitive. To deal with these complexities, today’s industry professionals require advanced training to prepare them to operate in an increasingly technical and interrelated field. In this rapidly evolving industry, developers must address pressing questions, such as: • What will cities need now and in the future? • What forms of development will create the most value for society? • Who are the natural partners for such development and redevelopment? • Who will fund such projects? Who will shepherd them? • What risks exist in pursuing such projects, and how can these be mitigated?

Graduate Programs in Real Estate Development

“We have speakers series, we have luncheons, we have site tours, and you really get to connect with practitioners and see theory in the classroom out in the field.”
– Martin Kulli, MRED/MBA ’10

“The real estate curriculum is top notch, and the sense of community at SPPD is strong throughout the school. It really brings all SPPD programs together.”
– Andrew Slaton, MRED ’10

“California is so progressive with development. SPPD's MRED program covers the full range of development, from high density to suburban. You can tailor the program to your personal interests.”
– Kelley Curtin, MRED '10

“The MRED degree is directly tied to my career path, and many of the issues I deal with now were discussed and taught during my education at USC.”
– Ross Mitchell, MRED '04, Vice President, Investments, Cohen Asset Management, Inc.

Dr. Chris Redfearn, Director of Graduate Programs in Real Estate

Graduate Programs in Real Estate Development

MRED Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Enrolled Full Time % Minority % International Average Age
tions – and to all product types – residential, commercial, retail, office, and industrial. Whether in the context of urban redevelopment, historic preservation, or suburban growth, MRED students gain a developer’s perspective on the importance of relevant issues in real estate law, economics, finance, marketing, negotiation, architecture, urban history, planning, project management, and construction technology. Students come from backgrounds in appraisal, architecture, construction management, commercial banking, landscape design, asset management, real estate development, brokerage, and urban planning. “What ties them together is an entrepreneurial spirit The Master of Real Estate Development Program Established in 1986, the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) Program at the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is one of a small number of graduate degree programs in the country focused on real estate development and one of the most highly regarded. SPPD is rated seventh overall among public affairs schools nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. The MRED program is well established and closely connected to the real estate industry through the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, a joint program of SPPD and the USC Marshall School of Business. Through its focus on design, finance, and policy, the MRED program prepares graduates for key positions in real estate development. Courses combine lectures, projects, case analyses, site visits, and exercises so that students can experience all facets of the developer’s tasks and challenges – market analysis, finance and deal structuring, site planning, and project management and operaUSC Ross Minority Program in Real Estate The USC Ross Minority Program in Real Estate is an intensive, comprehensive continuing education program designed to provide real estate practitioners, nonprofit and community leaders, public sector decision makers, and entrepreneurs with skills and expertise to influence the redevelopment process in traditionally underserved communities. Admission and Scholarship Deadline Summer – February 1 and a strong desire to have an influence on the built environment – they want to be able to touch the product of their efforts,” says Associate Professor Chris Redfearn, director of graduate programs in real estate. The MRED program is a one-year full-time program or a two-year part-time program. Since its inception, the program has trained more than 600 participants who have played key roles in many ments throughout the nation. The program is taught by well-respected, diverse, and committed faculty. The coursework is highly relevant and up-to-date with current real estate market trends. Students leave the program equipped with the understanding of the real estate development process through hands-on experiential learning. The program has three iterations: winter and summer programs held on the USC campus, and the fall program co-sponsored by the Bay Area Council and held in San Francisco. As the program has grown, the curriculum, which focuses on real estate finance and development, has also evolved to include sessions on public-private partnerships, the approval process, and market analysis. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/lusk/ross.

75 81% 27% 3% 30 27 32 30 3.28 3.54 645 5.8

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SPPD

›› International Programs

Bringing global home
In this era of globalization, the arena of professional practice is an international one. Leaders must be adept at addressing issues that arise both locally and globally. Issues of sustainability and the environment, health, infrastructure, public finance, governance, role of nonprofits, economic development, changing demographics, terrorism, and leadership are increasingly important and transcend national boundaries. Successful leaders must have the skills to address these issues from an international and comparative perspective and an understanding of the roles of national and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and private businesses in different societies in solving these increasingly complex problems.

Master of International Public Policy and Management The International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM) program offers a Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) designed for international students and U.S. students working in international settings. This executive program targets mid-career professionals with experience in government, nonprofit agencies, or business firms engaged in the design, planning, and management of social programs and services. Courses foster the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to design creative policy solutions and manage programs. The 32-unit curriculum includes an 18-unit core focused on economics, data analysis, policy analysis, planning and management, and program evaluation. An area of specialization is developed through 14 units of electives. Specializations include: public sector management, policy analysis methods, health management and policy, educational planning and management, urban planning and infrastructure management, nonprofit management, international development, and public policy communication. IPPAM begins in June and can be completed in 13 to 24 months of continuous, full-time study. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/ippam.

SPPD Dean in Taipei, Taiwan

International Programs

“I chose SPPD because it crosses all different kinds of sectors – NGOs, nonprofits, government and private industry. It’s important to have an integrated understanding.”
– Kathryn Vasquez, IPPAM student

IPPAM Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment Average Age # New Students (Summer) Average Years of Work Experience
* Academic Year 2010-11

58 28 39 6

Dr. Joyce Mann, Director of International Education Programs

cities to make recommendations on how Brazil might better prepare for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Short-Term International Executive Education SPPD is equipped to provide executive training to foreign government officials and managers from international organizations. Individuals might enroll in courses and seminars that are part of SPPD’s master’s degree programs and tailor their specific program to their individual needs and interests. Individuals may also participate in a program SPPD offers executive training in the following fields: • Policy Analysis • Infrastructure and Transportation • Public Finance • Health Policy • Comparative and International Development • Urban Planning and Development practice by providing consulting services in a setting outside the United States. “It’s not a luxury anymore to have an international fabric to your school,” says Jack H. Knott, dean of SPPD. “It’s essential for the way we train students and the kind of research we do.” Most students begin the IPPAM program in the summer. Fall admission to IPPAM can be accommodated for those whose organizations and governments require a fall start date. International Labs Each summer, the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) offers one or more international labs, which allow students to put their knowledge into SPPD’s ongoing relationships with organizations that span the globe enable the school to offer students unique, multifaceted labs every year in locations like China, Brazil, Italy, Costa Rica, and the United Kingdom. Recent programs “brought global home” by sending graduate students – across all of SPPD’s degree programs – abroad to do research on either water pollution in Foshan, China, or lessons learned from other Olympic Opportunities for Professional Development and Mentoring Because of our location in Los Angeles and in Sacramento, SPPD has a long tradition of civic engagement within the community, and many of our alumni are in key leadership roles in public, private and nonprofit organizations that are in close proximity to USC. SPPD, therefore, is in a position to provide professional development and mentoring opportunities to foreign officials participating in SPPD’s international executive education programs.

Admission Deadlines Summer – February 15 priority deadline Summer – April 1 final deadline

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specifically designed to meet the organization’s needs.

SPPD

›› Executive and Leadership Programs

Advancing professional careers
In addition to offering traditional graduate and undergraduate degree programs, the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) offers an array of short-term and long-term executive educational opportunities. Our programs instill a multidisciplinary and problemsolving ethic, focus broadly and inclusively on the issues, constituencies, structures, and institutions engaged in public life; encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, experimentation, and collaboration; and emphasize both a domestic and global perspective. SPPD’s executive and leadership programs provide mid-level and senior managers professional development opportunities to advance in their careers and impact society.

EXECUTIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development Planning and development professionals who work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors help shape our built environment and improve quality of life for residents in communities everywhere. Working within a complex system of governance, they routinely partner with colleagues across disciplines and professions to find place-based solutions to specific planning and development problems. SPPD’s Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD) program prepares professionals for leadership in planning and development positions in government agencies, consulting firms, institutional investment firms, development firms, and nonprofit organizations. The program provides technological expertise and nurtures the vision and creativity that students need to be effective leaders of these organizations and institutions. SPPD admits senior policy analysts and decision makers within the public and private sectors who have mastered planning and/or development skills. For these individuals, the DPPD offers an opportunity to expand and deepen their professional abilities and achievements without leaving their current employment. Among the program’s goals are: • Develop leading urban professionals who have the capacity and vision to use their development and planning skills in the design, planning, and implementation of new integrative policies and systems • Create a unique educational environment that allows senior managers and analysts to focus on urban change • Assist in establishing a set of new problem-solving paradigms that can significantly influence the decision-making environment in planning and development practice

Executive and Leadership Programs

“One of the most important things was finding a program with a strong commitment to scholarly work and top-rated faculty. I found both at SPPD. And among the students, I found a wonderful sense of community.”
– Frederick Steinmann, DPPD ’10

DPPD Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Minority % Female Average Age # New Students (Fall) Average Years of Work Experience
* Academic Year 2010-11

43 42% 47% 42 13 20

The degree is taken as a one-year, four-semester program of seven courses for 28 units, with four required core courses and three electives. Students can travel to Los Angeles for in-person course work once a month The core courses develop leadership practices across five levels of skill development: individual, team, organizational, community, and institutional layers. They emphasize action learning and experiential exercises to develop leadership skills needed in complex, non-hierarchical, networked environments that involve the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. The three elective courses can be taken in any policy or management area. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/eml. on weekends.

February 1 (program begins in June) • Equip professionals not only with sophisticated analytical tools, but also with the sensitivity and cultural awareness they need to occupy leadership positions in planning and development anywhere in the world For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/ programs/doctoral. Executive Master of Leadership The Executive Master of Leadership (EML) degree is designed for professionals with five or more years of significant management or leadership experience. The EML teaches effective leadership practices through a curriculum with three distinguishing features: • Leadership through core values • A multidisciplinary problem-solving approach Admission Deadline February 1 • Emphasis on transformational leadership that connects the public, private, and nonprofit sectors Executive Master of Health Administration The School of Policy, Planning, and Development offers the Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) degree. Graduates of the EMHA are poised to advance or transition their careers in health management and policy. See page 20 for more information.

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Admission Deadline

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EML Program Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Minority % Female Average Age # New Students (Summer) Average Years of Work Experience
* Academic Year 2011-12

52 58% 31% 44 27 22

Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM) The School of Policy, Planning, and Development offers the Master of International Public Policy and Management degree. This executive program is for mid-career professionals with experience in government, nonprofit agencies or business firms engaged in the design, planning, and management of social programs and services. See page 26 for more information.
SHORT-TERM EXECUTIVE TRAINING

Short-Term Executive Leadership Programs SPPD has a successful record of designing and delivering quality leadership and management programs with a multidisciplinary approach to develop skills needed at the individual, group, organizational, community, and institutional levels. In addition, our program emphasizes practices that facilitate working across varied departments within agencies, and cross-sectoral problem solving with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The programs address the complex challenges of organizational leadership, customer-focused leadership, communication, decision making, and team and network building. Our diverse presenters are nationally recognized experts. The programs are designed so participants can begin using lessons immediately in the workplace. Recent programs include: • National Conference of State Legislatures • Sierra Health Foundation Leadership Program • Southern California Association of Governments • California Institute of Mental Health • Los Angeles County Department of Public Health • California Association of Counties • Turkish Municipalities Association, Istanbul For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/leadership. Short-Term International Executive Education Programs The School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) provides executive training to foreign government officials and managers from international organizations. See page 27 for more information. Professor Bob Myrtle, Director of the Executive Master of Leadership Program

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“The USC EML program did not just teach me leadership skills; the innovative curriculum developed my leadership skills.”
– Michael Grimaldi, EML ’09

SPPD

›› Ph.D. Programs

Impact through scholarship
Professors, scholars, and academic researchers in the fields of policy, planning, and development produce work that is of the greatest academic rigor even as it has a palpable impact on the world around us. Through critical discourse and inquiry, field work, and theoretical training, Ph.D. students examine issues of governance and contribute to place-based solutions to problems that face communities everywhere in the world. The USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) offers Ph.D. programs in both Urban Planning and Development, as well as in Public Policy and Management.

SPPD is renowned for its engaged faculty who mentor, train, and inspire doctoral candidates to contribute to the scholarly foundations of their chosen fields. SPPD faculty help Ph.D. students publish and present their work at conferences, and often co-author papers with them. The school’s 11 research centers provide ready access to research venues. Unique faculty-student workshops support students in developing their research agendas. Funding All incoming Ph.D. students are fully supported for four years through a graduate assistantship that provides for tuition, stipends, and health and dental insurance. Students beyond their fourth year of study are supported through teaching or research assistantships, or funding from USC or other outside sources. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Management (Ph.D.) The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management (PPM) produces researchers and scholars who provide innovative solutions to societal problems and improve governance. Through a rigorous core of institutional, policy, and management theory and strong methodological training, PPM students develop the foundation to advance knowledge in public affairs. Working closely with faculty mentors, PPM students develop substantive expertise in core areas within the School of Policy, Planning, and Development or within a related disciplinary field in another USC department. Examples include: • Civic engagement • Economic development • Governance • Health management and policy • Homeland security • International development (continued on page 34)

Ph.D. Programs

“Having professors who are really available to exchange opinions and ask questions on the fly provides more stimulation, and enhances creativity.”
Elena Maggioni, Ph.D., ’11

Ph.D. Program Characteristics*
# New Students (Fall) % Receiving Full Funding Average GPA Average GRE
* Academic Year 2010-11

10 100% 3.4 1388

Through advanced theoretical core courses in critical thinking, planning theory, urban development, and sound methodology courses, doctoral students gain a strong foun• Network theory • Nonprofits and philanthropy • Social policy • Sustainability and the environment • Transportation and infrastructure Research and teaching seminars along with faculty/student workshops to support dissertation development ensure that graduates are prepared for positions at leading research universities and institutes throughout the U.S. and the world. SPPD graduates hold tenure-track positions at the University of Georgia, University of Kansas, University of Southern California, University of Texas-Austin, City University of New York, Peking University, Seoul National University and research positions at the Public Policy Institute of California, the USC Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (federally funded Homeland Security Center) and the Korean Institute for Public Administration. Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Development (Ph.D.) The Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development (UPD) prepares students to be academics and scholars who research contemporary urban problems, and contribute new ideas and innovative solutions to the critical issues Admission Deadline December 1 facing communities here and abroad. The majority of the world’s population now lives in cities; and in 20 years, the total will swell to two-thirds. As the specter of explosive urban growth looms, it also defines the contemporary challenges in practice, such as: demand for For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/programs/phd/. shelter; community livability; sustainable development; infrastructure deficit; climate change; social equity and environmental justice; and responding to the demographic shifts of an aging and multicultural population. These challenges shape the frontiers of research and scholarship that will engage doctoral students and faculty alike. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/programs/phd/. Admission Deadline December 1 The culture of the doctoral program requires participation in research and teaching seminars, and presenting papers in academic and professional conferences. Graduates of the UPD program secure tenure-track and research positions at leading research universities and institutes throughout the U.S. and the world. SPPD graduates hold faculty positions at the University of California, Los Angeles; University of Washington; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Korea Transportation Institute; University of Cincinnati; University of California, Irvine, and Seoul National University. Dr. Tridib Banerjee, Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning (through December 2011), with Ph.D. student Yiming Wang, who recently won the Springer Award for outstanding paper in the field of regional science dation from which to launch their scholarly career and develop an area of expertise. Building on the strengths of the faculty of the School of Policy, Planning, and Development, UPD students may focus on one of the following fields: • Economic development • Environment and sustainability • Housing and real estate development • International development • Social and community planning • Transportation and infrastructure • Urban form and design • Metropolitan and regional growth

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“Having so many opportunities over the last few years to teach – and in such different classes – has been a very important part of my time at SPPD. Working with different professors allows you to see a diversity of teaching styles and methods; it helps in the process of honing your own approach.”
– Meredith Drake Reitan, Ph.D. ’10, Assistant Dean, USC Graduate School

SPPD

›› Undergraduate Program

Cultivating tomorrow’s leaders
The USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) offers an exciting major – the Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development (PPD). This program educates future leaders and problem solvers who care about the well-being and efficiency of our neighborhoods, communities, cities, country, and the world. The PPD program blends a strong liberal arts foundation with professional competence. Students focus on one of our five tracks – health policy and management, nonprofit and social innovation, public policy and law, real estate development, or sustainable planning.

Dedicated to the notions of innovative governance, placebased solutions, and healthy communities worldwide, the Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development (PPD) appeals to students interested in managing and leading public and private organizations; designing, building, and improving communities; protecting the environment; improving society’s health; and advocating for the public good. Students go on to graduate school and/or careers in government, healthcare, law, nonprofits, real estate development, and urban planning. The Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development Pursuing the PPD degree provides students with a rigorous and wide-ranging interdisciplinary undergraduate education. Students engage in the analysis of society’s political, social, and economic issues in areas such as the environment, urban life, and healthcare. Students interact closely with faculty who are leading scholars and researchers in

Undergraduate Program

“This school is so interwoven into everything that happens in the university and the city. Opportunities are endless.”
– Alexene Farol, Progressive degree student (BS ’10, MPL)

Undergraduate Student Characteristics*
Total Enrollment % Minority % Female Average Class Size (core) Average Class Size (track) Average Class Size (elective)
* Academic Year 2010-11

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Professor David Sloane, left, Director of Undergraduate Programs

ate students a unique learning, living, and internship opportunity in the nation’s capital. Students earn up to
Beginning fall 2011, SPPD ushers in a new era in undergraduate education.

16 units of USC credit. Progressive Degrees

their fields, as well as with working professionals who are some of the industry’s most accomplished practitioners. Students may participate in networking nights, career fairs and seminars, and information sessions with prospective employers. PPD students receive career-planning guidance and attend résumé-writing and interviewing workshops. They enjoy access to job listings in consulting organizations, government, healthcare, nonprofits, planning, and private corporations. Faculty, employers, and program advisors often remark on the characteristics of the typical PPD student – strong leadership abilities, intellectual curiosity, and a commit-

ment to improving people’s lives. “When I think of SPPD students, I think of passion,” says Professor David Sloane, director of undergraduate programs. “I’m constantly amazed by their willingness to take chances and to do things to change the world.” Undergraduate Washington, D.C. Semester Program Undergraduate juniors and seniors can be eyewitnesses to and participate in the decisions made in Washington, D.C. that influence and affect all aspects of our lives. Offered in partnership with George Washington University (GWU), USC’s Washington Semester program offers undergradu-

For a select number of students in the PPD major, USC offers the opportunity to complete a graduate master’s degree while finishing their undergraduate degree. In five years, they emerge with both degrees, ready to excel in the professional workplace. SPPD currently offers progressive degrees with the Master of Health Administration, Master of Planning, and Master of Public Administration. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/ undergraduate/progressive_degrees/.

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SPPD

›› Faculty

The faculty at the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) are an exceptionally accomplished and diverse group of teachers and internationally recognized scholars. In addition to educating tomorrow’s leaders, SPPD faculty conduct research that engages realworld problem solving and enriches the store of knowledge in their fields. They publish in the most prestigious journals, hold leadership positions in scholarly societies, receive research funding from highly competitive grants, and garner awards for their intellectual contributions. SPPD faculty are committed to excellence in teaching. Many faculty members teach at all three levels in the school – bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral – and an equal number teach courses in more than one discipline. Faculty members have earned numerous awards for teaching, and several of them have been recognized by USC’s Center for Excellence in Teaching for their work mentoring students and colleagues. Above all, faculty members inspire values that reflect the school’s commitment to bettering communities and improving the quality of life for the people who live in them. In addition to the faculty introduced in these pages, SPPD seeks out community leaders, scholars, and professional practitioners who serve as adjunct faculty, bringing their rich, varied perspectives and experiences into the classroom.
Graddy Green Greenwald Heikkila Hora Ferris Gioia Giuliano Goldman Gordon Caiden Cooper Currid-Halkett Esparza Falletta Banerjee Bertelli Blanco Boarnet Bostic

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Kersten

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“SPPD students are among the most civically and politically engaged anywhere. And they are supported and encouraged by like-minded colleagues and a strong, enthusiastic faculty.”
– Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Senior Fellow, USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development

Tridib Banerjee James Irvine Chair of Urban and Regional Planning; Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning (through December 2011) Urban design, comparative urbanism, urban sprawl, Third-World urbanization, planning theory Anthony Bertelli Associate Professor; C.C. Crawford Chair in Management and Performance Managerial responsibility and accountability, public management, law and administration Hilda Blanco Research Professor; Interim Director of the Center for Sustainable Cities; Professor Emeritus, Department of Urban Design and Planning, University of Washington Sustainable cities, climate change and cities, land policy, planning theory Marlon Boarnet Professor; Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning (beginning January 2012) Transportation, travel behavior, urban growth patterns, regional science, urban economics Raphael Bostic Professor Urban development and economics, housing policy Gerald Caiden Professor Public administration, administrative theory, administrative reform

Terry L. Cooper Maria B. Crutcher Professor in Citizenship and Democratic Values Administrative ethics, administrative theory, citizen participation, neighborhood organizations, role of citizens Elizabeth Currid-Halkett Assistant Professor Economic development, art and culture, fashion, New York City, urban planning Nicole Esparza Assistant Professor Organizational networks and theory, urban sociology, homelessness, philanthropy Liz Falletta Teaching Assistant Professor Architecture, urban design, multi-family housing James M. Ferris Emery Evans Olson Chair in Nonprofit Entrepreneurship and Public Policy; Director, Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy Philanthropy, nonprofit economics, public finance, public policy, institutional analysis Dana Gioia Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture; Senior Fellow, the Harman-Eisner Program in the Arts at the Aspen Institute Government cultural policy, arts entrepreneurship and leadership, arts as economic development Genevieve Giuliano Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government; Senior Associate Dean for Research and Technology; Director, METRANS Transportation policy, metropolitan spatial structure, travel demand, urban transportation

Dana Goldman Professor; Norman Topping/ National Medical Enterprises Chair in Medicine and Public Policy; Director, Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics Health economics and finance, health policy, healthcare prevention, healthcare reform, pharmaceutical regulation and innovation Peter Gordon Professor Real estate development, urban economics, regional economics, disaster costs Elizabeth Graddy Jeffrey J. Miller Chair in Government, Business, and the Economy; Vice Dean Institutional economics, governance, nonprofit organizations, industry structure Richard K. Green Professor; Chair and Director, USC Lusk Center for Real Estate Real estate finance, housing markets, housing policy, urban growth, tax policy Howard Greenwald Professor Health service delivery, organizational behavior, survey design Eric Heikkila Professor; Director, International Initiatives Urban development, economic development, East Asian cities, urban economics, urban information systems

Stephen Hora Research Professor; Director, Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) Risk analysis, decision analysis, expert judgment processes, statistical modeling, simulation Marco Huesch Assistant Professor (beginning January 2012) Healthcare management processes, corporate strategy, health services, provider strategy, technology and information management Elizabeth Kersten Clinical Professor Former director, California State Senate Office of Research Jack H. Knott C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean and Professor Political institutions and public policy, health policy, and public management Martin H. Krieger Professor Aural and photographic documentation of Southern California, planning theory and design theory, urban spatial processes Darius Lakdawalla Associate Professor; Director of Research, Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics Economics of risks to health, organization of healthcare markets

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“SPPD is really about the students. We take good care of our students. They're not going to be at a loss; they're going to have help.”
– Nancy Burke, Adjunct Instructor, Senior Land Use/Entitlements Manager, Kaiser Permanente National Facilities Service

LaVonna Lewis Teaching Professor Cultural competency, health status and needs of underserved populations, racial disparities in health Daniel A. Mazmanian Bedrosian Chair in Governance; Director, USC Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public Enterprise 21st century democratic institutions, environmental governance, sustainable communities, policy implementation Daniel L. McFadden Nobel Laureate and USC Presidential Professor of Health Economics Econometrics, economic theory and mathematical economics, health economics, economic growth and development Glenn Melnick Blue Cross of California Professor of Healthcare Finance; Director, Center on Health Financing, Policy and Management Health economics and finance, healthcare systems, managed care Leonard Mitchell Clinical Professor; Executive Director, Center for Economic Development Economic development, community development, finance James Elliott Moore, II Professor Earthquake hazard mitigation, engineering economics, transportation engineering, urban transportation, infrastructure

Juliet Musso Houston Flournoy Professor of State Government; Associate Director, Master of Public Administration Program in Sacramento Federalism, urban political economy, fiscal policy, community governance, neighborhood organizations Dowell Myers Professor; Director, Population Dynamics Research Group Demographic change, future of California, housing needs, immigration and assimilation, urban growth Robert C. Myrtle Professor; Director, Executive Master of Leadership Healthcare administration, interorganizational relations, long-term care, organizational behavior Chester A. Newland Frances R. and John Duggan Distinguished Professor of Public Administration Public administration, city management, international development, executive effectiveness, public law Michael B. Nichol Professor; Director, Graduate Programs in Health Health policy, health economics, healthcare costs and resource utilization Harry P. Pachon Professor Latino policy, immigration policy, information technology, political behavior

Gary D. Painter Professor; Director, Graduate Programs in Public Policy Public finance, education policy, urban economics, housing economics, economics of education, policy analysis Mark Phillips Assistant Professor Public finance, tax compliance, policy salience, applied microeconomics Christian L. Redfearn Associate Professor; Director, Graduate Programs in Real Estate Public policy, urban economics, housing markets, real estate finance Harry Richardson James Irvine Chair in Urban and Regional Planning Metropolitan spatial structure, urban travel behavior, economic impact methodologies, natural disaster modeling, man-made disaster modeling Peter Robertson Associate Professor Organizational change, organizational theory, ecological governance, collaborative organizing, interorganizational collaboration, organizational commitment John A. Romley Research Assistant Professor; Economist, Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics Hospital industry, healthcare productivity/ efficiency, environmental health disparities

Adam Rose Research Professor; Coordinator for Economics, Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events Energy and environmental economics, public policy, natural hazards and terrorism, regional science, applied general equilibrium modeling Jenny Schuetz Assistant Professor Land use, regulation, real estate and urban policy Lisa Schweitzer Associate Professor Transportation planning, environmental justice David C. Sloane Professor; Director, Undergraduate Programs Urban history, community health planning, health disparities, cultural landscapes David Suarez Assistant Professor Nonprofit and public management Roberto Suro Professor; Director, Tom´s Rivera a Policy Institute Immigration, demography, digital media and civic engagement Shui Yan Tang Professor; Director, Master of Public Administration Program Environmental policy, organizational commitment, institutional analysis, microcredit, common-pool resources

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“SPPD is exactly the type of environment where innovation occurs — a place where people care about ideas, each other, and the opportunity to do research that contributes to making life better.”
– Lisa Schweitzer, Associate Professor

William Troost Teaching Assistant Professor Economic history, labor economics, education, race and gender Christopher Weare Research Associate Professor Public policy, participatory democracy, social networks and civil society, municipal governance Dan Wei Research Assistant Professor Economic impact of greenhouse gas, mitigation policies, economic impact of business interruptions Detlof von Winterfeldt Professor Decision analysis, risk analysis, environmental policy, behavioral decision research, homeland security Vivian Wu Assistant Professor Health economics, managed care, public insurance programs, healthcare financing
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Moore

Musso

Myers

Myrtle

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Pachon

Rose

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“My research at the Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy helped me improve my quantitative analysis skills as well as increase my knowledge of the foundation industry and the role of philanthropy as an important aspect of public policy.”
– Jeffrey Glenn, MPA, ’10

Scholarship That Matters The USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is renowned for both its capacity to apply expertise from multiple fields to a single issue and the depth of its contributions from each field. Its research provides vital data to important academic disciplines and helps shape real-world solutions. SPPD faculty rank third at USC in terms of per capita research grants – a reflection of both faculty productivity and the quality of research. In 2010-11, SPPD’s external funding totaled $33 million. Central to SPPD’s work are the research and activities conducted through its research centers, institutes, and initiatives: USC Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public Enterprise strives to understand and promote democratic governance in the United States and across the world. usc.edu/sppd/bedrosian Center for Sustainable Cities engages in multidiscipliCenter for Economic Development assists local economic development organizations by providing technical assistance and training services for organizations to help develop community capacity. usc.edu/sppd/ced Keston Institute for Public Finance and Infrastructure Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy promotes more effective philanthropy and strengthens the nonprofit sector through research that informs philanthropic decision making and public policy to advance public problem solving. usc.edu/sppd/cppp Lusk Center for Real Estate is dedicated to expanding real estate knowledge, enlightening business practice, and confronting challenges that impact the real estate industry, the urban economy, and public policy. usc.edu/sppd/lusk Policy seeks to actively address the economic, financial, and demographic dimensions of public infrastructure development. usc.edu/sppd/keston nary research and education on the environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges facing metropolitan regions. usc.edu/sppd/csc/

National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) enhances national security through forging models and tools for the analysis of the risks, costs, and impacts of terrorism by implementing reasonable investments in homeland security. usc.edu/sppd/create National Center for Metropolitan Transportation Research (METRANS) seeks to solve transportation problems of large metropolitan areas through multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach. usc.edu/sppd/ metrans Population Dynamics Research Group employs census data, population forecasts, and self-produced California Demographic Futures to promote policies aimed at improving the human condition. usc.edu/sppd/research/popdynamics/ Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics uses evidence to challenge assumptions, advance policy, and reshape healthcare by promoting health and value in healthcare delivery in the United States and internationally. usc.edu/sppd/research/centers/schaeffer.html The Tom´s Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a nationally a recognized policy and research institute, conducts analyses related to Hispanic and other low-income minority groups. usc.edu/sppd/research/centers/trpi.html For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/research.

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“The variety of projects create a lot of opportunities for students who are interested in studying land use and transportation from different angles. Students get a very rich research experience.”
– Ajay Agarwal, MPL ’03, Ph.D. ’09

This display of maps charts cultural activity or “buzz” in L.A. and New York, based on research co-authored by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, SPPD assistant professor.

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›› Distance Learning: Online Degrees and Certificates

“SPPD provided me with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by offering the international lab course via distance learning. Otherwise, I could not have participated or traveled to China with the class.”
– Cinnamon Rackley, MPA '10

The School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) offers one graduate degree program, two graduate certificate programs, and approximately 10 graduate courses per year in a distance learning format. SPPD ensures that distance education students retain the strong sense of community that is a hallmark among all SPPD programs. The online programs include video conferencing, rich media, online social networking, and individual e-mail communications with the professors. Online Master of Public Administration Program

›› usc.edu/sppd/programs/distance_learning

For the first time, SPPD brings its distinguished Master of Public Administration (MPA) program into the distance learning arena. The online degree program was designed and developed with the working professional in mind — combining the world-class faculty instruction and comprehensive focus of SPPD’s traditional MPA with the convenience and portability of distance learning. Thanks to the SPPD distance learning technologies, students can enjoy the value of real-time collaboration that is familiar, and valued, in its traditional MPA program. The online MPA offers the opportunity to share without the constraints of common schedules — students can post questions and observations any time of day. For more information, please visit publicadmin.usc.edu. Certificate in Administration of Long Term Certificate in Homeland Security and Public Policy This graduate certificate develops and refines risk analysis skills and provides students with the knowledge needed to understand the increasingly important issues of homeland security and public policy. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/ certificate/homeland_security. Care Programs Through this certificate program, students gain an overview of the problems and issues in the health field, an understanding and appreciation of the nuances of managing facilities for older adults, and management skills. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/ certificate/longterm_care.

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USC State Capital Center

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›› USC State Capital Center

“The USC State Capital Center has been a great experience for me, as a graduate student who needed flexibility. The intensive format allows for the perfect blend of rigorous content and a reasonable semester schedule. I've been fortunate enough to be able to structure my studies around my full-time job and volunteer work in the Bay Area.”
– Carissa Lubeck, MPA ’11

Dr. Juliet Musso, Flournoy Professor of State Government and Associate Director, MPA in Sacramento Expert Faculty Many of the faculty are practitioners in Sacramento as well as experts in their fields. Full-time and adjunct profesCalifornia State Librarian Emeritus; Tim Gage, former director, California Department of Finance; Elisabeth Kersten, former director, California Senate Office of Research; Robert Ingenito, manager, Research and Statistics Section, California Board of Equalization; Jon Brown, president of For 40 years, the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) has offered graduate degree and executive leadership programs in Sacramento. Courses provide knowledge and skills for leadership in administration, policymaking, and advocacy, with a focus on state government. Studying in the State Capital The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program allows students to complete their degrees entirely at the USC State Capital Center in Sacramento or in combination with courses at the Los Angeles University Park campus. Some SPPD students studying in Los Angeles may take select courses at the State Capital Center in Sacramento. the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities; and Charlene Simmons, assistant director, General Law and Government, California Research Bureau. While building a professional network of faculty, colleagues, classmates, and alumni in the seat of California state government, Sacramento students enjoy all of the resources of a major research university. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sacto. sors include Kevin Starr, USC University Professor and

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›› Career Services and Alumni

The Career Services Office makes it easy for students to network with professionals in their fields as well as to attend stimulating career workshops and networking nights to learn about different careers. The Professional Mentoring and Externship programs assist students in defining and testing their career aspirations.

Tom Kribben, Director of Career Services

Left: Last fall, Career Services hosted the SPPD Public/Nonprofit Career Fair, featuring more than 75 exhibitors — including representatives from local, state, and federal government, as well as local, national, and international nonprofit organizations. The Trojan Family The SPPD Career Services Office works closely with SPPD alumni throughout the world — an unparalleled global network known as the USC “Trojan Family.” Each year, our graduates become part of a thriving A distinguishing attribute of the School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) is its Career Services Office, which is available to all graduate and undergraduate students at SPPD. The Career Services Office maintains strong connections to the community of practice — affording students (and alumni) unique opportunities to interact with and learn from professional and community leaders representing a wide variety of fields. The SPPD Career Services Office offers a number of professional development programs, career workshops, and events. Some of the programs and services offered include: • Career Advisement • Career Workshops • Career Fair/Networking Nights • Professional Mentoring Program • Externship Program • Internship/Residency Programs • Jobs, Internships and Fellowship Database • Information Sessions/On-Campus Interviews community of more than 16,000 SPPD alumni in all 50 states and the District of Columbia within the United States, and in more than 40 countries around the world. SPPD graduates make a vital difference in the world, and the Career Services Office is committed to helping students and alumni achieve their goals. For more information, please visit usc.edu/sppd/careers.

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“The USC network is amazing — people are so willing to help you out, give you guidance, and open up their life experiences to you.”
– Henry Ammar, Bachelor of Science student, Real Estate Development track

“I did an SPPD internship at the Government Accountability Office in Washington, D.C., and was able to connect with many D.C. Trojan alumni.”
– Robert Fukumoto, MPP ’10

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›› Students and Student Associations

“At SPPD, it really does feel like a family. Students and professors are willing to work with you and do all they can to help you excel to the best of your ability.”
– Lauryn Pollard, Progressive degree student (BS ’11, MPA)

SPPD Students Students in the School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) currently number 1,500. They are talented, diverse, and come from throughout the United States and around the world. At present, 38 states, the District of Columbia, and 37 countries are represented in SPPD’s student body. • 42% are from underrepresented groups • 38% are from outside the Southern California region • 14% are from foreign countries • 48% are female Most of the graduate students enter SPPD with two to five years of work experience in their respective fields. Those entering the executive programs typically have 10-20 years of experience. Backgrounds of SPPD students include legislative staff members, city council members, real estate developers, healthcare professionals, architects, foreign government officials, Peace Corps volunteers, physicians, teachers, foundation staff members, engineers, researchers, and professionals from community-based organizations, among others. SPPD Student Associations: SPPD has 11 active student associations that are an integral part of the cultural and intellectual fabric of SPPD. Student organizations range from field-specific organizations to cross-cultural organizations, and provide unique opportunities for students to expand academic, professional, and social networks.

The 2010-11 SPPD student associations are: Asian Pacific Islander Caucus (APIC) Constituents: School of Policy, Planning, and Development students interested in Asian and Pacific Islander issues Associated Students of Planning and Development (ASPD) Constituents: Graduate and undergraduate students in planning Association of Black Students in Policy, Planning, and Development Constituents: School of Policy, Planning, and Development students interested in Black and African American issues Graduate Policy and Administration Community (GPAC) Constituents: Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students Graduate Real Estate Association (GREA) Constituents: Graduate students in real estate development in SPPD and the Marshall School of Business IPPAM Graduate Student Association Constituents: Students in the Master of International Public Policy and Management program Latino Association of Policy, Planning, and Development (LAPPD) Constituents: School of Policy, Planning, and Development students interested in Latino issues USC Planners Network Constituents: Graduate and Partnership for an Equitable Los Angeles (PELA) Constituents: School of Policy, Planning, and Development students interested in policy and planning research and advocacy undergraduate students in planning SPPD Doctoral Students (SPUDS) Constituents: Doctoral students Student Health Council (SHC) Constituents: Master of Health Administration (MHA) students, and undergraduate and doctoral students emphasizing health administration Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA) Constituents: Undergraduate students in real estate development in SPPD and the Marshall School of Business Undergraduates of Policy, Planning, and Development (UPPD) Constituents: Undergraduate students
Carol Rush, Associate Dean for Student Affairs

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