WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
The Department of Public Policy and Administration (DPPA) at Rutgers-Camden offers programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that blend teaching and research with practical application to real-world challenges. We offer small classes with distinguished and experienced faculty in a multi-disciplinary environment. Focusing on both domestic and international issues in public policy and administration, we provide students with the opportunity to expand their understanding of the world while preparing them for careers close to home or abroad.
Programs For more about our department, see here.
- Undergraduate Urban Studies Program
- Master in Public Administration
- Ph.D. in Public Affairs/Community Development
- Dual Degree Programs
- Affiliated Campus-based Research Institutes

“The level of connectedness we have with our faculty is invaluable.”
The New Jersey Certified Public Manager Program