MPA Program Exit Survey

California State University, Fullerton

1. Background Information

Before submitting this survey: Please have your most recent GPA estimate before you begin. Final grades are not required.

This survey takes about 10 minutes. Thanks for your assistance as we work to improve the program for future students.

Fields marked with an asterisk () are required.

Time to Complete Program: Required.

2. Academic Performance and Experience

Final Overall GPA Range (self-reported estimate):
Comprehensive Exam Result:

This refers to the comprehensive exam associated with the Capstone course, POSC 521.

Rate your overall satisfaction with: Required.
Aspect Excellent Good Fair Poor N/A
Course content quality
Faculty teaching effectiveness
Faculty accessibility/support
Academic advising quality
Program administration
Career services/job placement support
Student services

3. Curriculum and Learning

Rate how well the program prepared you in each competency area: Required.
NASPAA Universal Required Competency Very Well Well Adequately Poorly Very Poorly
Lead and manage in public governance
Participate in and contribute to the policy process
Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions
Articulate and apply a public service perspective
Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry
Rate how well the program prepared you in each program-specific competency area:
Program-Specific Competency Very Well Well Adequately Poorly Very Poorly
Budget and financial management
Human resource management
Research and data analysis
Ethics and accountability
Intergovernmental relations
How well did the program prepare you to use data, technology, or AI tools responsibly in public service?

4. Career and Employment Outcomes

While enrolled in the MPA program, what was your primary employment status? Required.
What is your employment status now, as you complete the program? Required.

5. Program Improvement Feedback

What changes would most improve the MPA program? (Check all that apply)
If the program offered a different culminating experience instead of the current Capstone course (POSC 521) culminating in a Comprehensive Exam, which format would you prefer?
Which course formats or schedules would best support students like you? (Check all that apply)
Would you recommend the CSUF MPA program to others? Required.

6. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How well did the program address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: Required.
Area Very Well Well Adequately Poorly Very Poorly Prefer not to answer
Diversity (optional): Exposure to different perspectives and experiences in course content and discussions
Equity (optional): Fair access to opportunities, resources, and support regardless of background
Inclusion (optional): Active engagement with diversity and creation of supportive environment
Belonging: I felt comfortable being my authentic self in the program
Preparing students to work effectively with diverse populations in public service

7. Alumni Engagement and Final Comments

Would you be interested in: (Check all that apply)
Preferred method of staying connected: (Check all that apply)

Privacy and Data Use

Your responses are used for program assessment, accreditation reporting, and continuous improvement. Individual responses are reviewed only by program leadership.

CWID and follow-up email are optional. If you provide an email, it will be used only to follow up on your feedback and will not be included in aggregate reporting.

Thank you for completing this survey!

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the program for future students.

8. Review and Submit

Please review your responses before submitting. Use the Previous button to make changes.

When you submit, your responses will be sent to the MPA program for assessment and improvement purposes.

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