Public Policy Graduate Certificate
The Public Policy Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program available to ¼ø»Æʦapp who have completed an undergraduate degree. Students may enroll in this certificate program while pursuing a graduate degree at ¼ø»Æʦapp or independent of other graduate work.
This Graduate Certificate provides a flexible curricular framework for a focus on public policy. The program is ideal for preparing ¼ø»Æʦapp to demonstrate knowledge for future service in public policy implementation or analysis, or other purposes such as teaching.
For admission to this certificate program, ¼ø»Æʦapp should have a "B" average (3.0) at the graduate level or an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Students not matriculating at ¼ø»Æʦapp should complete a non-degree-seeking student application through theÌý
¼ø»Æʦapp Office of the Registrar
. Earning this certificate requires the completion of four courses with a grade of "B" or better: Credits earned for graduate degree programs may also count for the certificate, if approved by the advisors in both programs.
Select four courses:
Seminar in Administrative Policy Making PAD 6035
Public Administration and Public Policy PAD 6036
Public Policy and Nonprofit Organizations** PAD 6143
Public Finance and Policy Analysis PAD 6205
Program Review and Analysis** PAD 6327
Seminar in Policy Implementation PAD 6365
Public Policy Process PAD 6385
Regulation*** PAD 6612
Special Topics (TBD) PAD 6931
* Substitutions may be made with the approval of the graduate (master's) programs coordinator.
** Has prerequisite.
*** Has policy course prerequisite.