Faculty Degree Directors

USC Price offers seven master’s degree programs, three doctoral programs and an undergraduate program. Each program is directed by a tenure-track faculty member. The degree director is responsible for academic quality, professional relevance, scheduling, and exceptions to policy and academic advisement.

The following is a list of the USC Price Master’s degree directors:

Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Dr. Michael B. Nichol, Director
(323) 442-1464
E-mail

Master of Planning (MPL)
Dr. Marlon Boarnet, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301C
(213) 740-3696
E-mail

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Dr. Terry Cooper, Interim Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 302
(213) 740-0371
E-mail

Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Dr. Gary Painter, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301A
(213) 740-8754
E-mail

Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development (MRED)
Dr. Christian Redfearn, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 214
(213) 740-1364
E-mail

Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM)
Dr. Joyce Mann, Director
Von KleinSmid Center 253
(213) 740-0547
E-mail

Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)
Dr. Michael B. Nichol, Director
(323) 442-1464
E-mail

Executive Master of Leadership (EML)
Dr. Robert Denhardt, Director
(916) 637-8989
E-mail

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D. and DPPD)

Ph.D. — Public Policy and Public Management (PhD, PPM):
Dr. Gary Painter, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301A
(213) 740-8754
E-mail

Ph.D. — Urban Planning and Urban Development (PhD, UPD):
Dr. Marlon Boarnet, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301C
(213) 740-3696
E-mail

Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD):
Dr. Deborah Natoli, Interim Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 202
(213) 740-8584
E-mail

Undergraduate Programs (PMPL)
Dr. David Sloane, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 313
(213) 740-5768
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