USC Price School of Public Policy

Faculty Degree Directors

17846941306_9aafe8d225_nUSC Price offers nine master’s degree programs, three doctoral programs and three undergraduate programs. Each program is directed by a distinguished faculty member.

Degree directors are charged with maintaining academic quality, professional relevance, scheduling, exceptions to policy, and academic advisement.

USC Price Degree Directors

Master’s Degree Programs

Master of Health Administration (MHA):
Dr. Jason N. Doctor
(213) 821‑8142
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Master of Planning (MPL):
Dr. Marlon Boarnet
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301C
(213) 740-3696
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Master of Public Administration (MPA):
Dr. Shui Yan Tang
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 206
(213) 740-0379
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Master of Public Policy (MPP):
Dr. Richard K. Green
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 331B
(213) 740-4093
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Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development (MRED):
Dr. Richard K. Green
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 331B
(213) 740-4093
E-mail

Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM):
Dr. Nicole E. Esparza
(213) 821-4237
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Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM):
Dr. Joyce Mann
Von KleinSmid Center 253
(213) 740-0547
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Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA):
Dr. Jason N. Doctor
(213) 821‑8142
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Executive Master of Leadership (EML):
Dr. Carol Geffner
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301E
(213) 821-5914
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Doctoral Programs (Ph.D. and DPPD)

Ph.D. — Public Policy and Public Management (PhD, PPM):
Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos
Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall 412H
(213) 821-7947
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Ph.D. — Urban Planning and Urban Development (PhD, UPD):
Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos
Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall 412H
(213) 821-7947
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Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD):
Dr. Deborah Natoli, Director
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 202
(213) 740-8584
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Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Public Policy (BS PP):
Dr. Richard K. Green
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 331B
(213) 740-4093
E-mail

Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning (BS USP):
Dr. Marlon Boarnet
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 301C
(213) 740-3696
E-mail

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development (BS RED):
Dr. Richard Green
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 331B
(213) 740-4093
E-mail