A Social Justice MPA Program
The MPA Program at CCNY exposes students to alternative models of public service leadership and management, critical perspectives on public policy, and emergent forms of economic design and organization that aim to better serve the needs of a diverse public. In service to our mission to uplift leaders to transform society, the MPA Program invites faculty, students, and community partners to co-create a social justice leadership practice that is values-driven and inclusive of the multitude of perspectives and diverse experiences reflected in our communities. Now more than ever, we need public service professionals committed to shifting power in ways that deepen our commitment to democratic principles, and that can catalyze society’s transformation toward a more equitable world.
Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles align with the core mission of the Colin Powell School to transform the world’s most diverse student body into the next generation of leaders.
- Lifting Leaders: We grow the leadership capacity of MPA degree candidates to position them for meaningful careers with social impact.
- Shifting Power: We empower students from marginalized communities to disrupt social, political, and economic inequity.
- Transforming Society: We strive for systemic change to achieve an equitable and sustainable future for our communities.