Overview
The Certificate in Public Administration is available in both the traditional and online platform. The program is available to a student wishing to earn just a certificate or to a student who wants to earn a spot in the master's of Public Administration program but does not meet the admission criteria. The Certificate requires the completion of any six of the core MPA courses with a grade of B or higher in all six courses (see MPA course listing). Students who successfully earn a B or higher in all six core courses are then eligible to enroll in the Masters in Public Administration program.
*This program is not eligible for federal or state financial aid. Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment for further assistance.
Curriculum Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Curriculum Requirement | ||
Select 6 of the following courses: | 18 | |
Budget and Financial Management and Administration | ||
Organizational Dynamics and Management | ||
Statistics for Politics and Public Administration | ||
Introduction to Graduate Public Administration | ||
Public Policy Process and Implementation | ||
Human Resource Management in Public Service | ||
Productivity in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors | ||
Government and Business | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |