Certificate in Public Administration

CIP Code

44.0401

12 credits

The graduate certificate in public administration will provide an option for individuals who desire professional graduate education in public and nonprofit administration, but who may not wish to pursue a full Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree or who may be enrolled in another graduate program. Students obtain graduate level training in theories, concepts, and applications related to public and nonprofit management by taking a sequence of four courses drawn from the core requirements of the MPA degree.

Select four courses

POLS 648	Policy Design and Advocacy	3
POLS 650	Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Administration	3
POLS 651	Managing Organizations for Public Services	3
POLS 652	Managing Human Resources for Public Services	3
POLS 653	Public and Nonprofit Financial Management	3

Total Credit Hours: 12