Public Administration Certificate

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Graduate Study at USI >> College of Liberal Arts

12 Credit hours

The Public Administration certificate introduces students to the fundamentals of public administration at the graduate level. Students complete a select group of four courses that expose them to the theories and skills of public administration in order to take their place as leaders in the public sector. The program takes a balanced approach to public administration with both a policymaking and managerial approach.

Graduate Certificate Requirements

Credit hours earned for a certificate may be applied toward another degree program.
Coursework taken more than 7 years before the certificate is awarded may not be applied toward certificate requirements.
Students earning a graduate certificate are not eligible to participate in commencement exercises, but the credential will be added to their official transcript record.

Graduate Studies Admission Criteria and Application Process

Refer to the Admission section of the bulletin for information about Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process.

Required Courses (6 hours)

PA 632 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 3
PA 644 - Policies and Processes in the Public Sector Credits: 3

Directed Electives (6 hours)

Select one course:
PA 527 - Urban Politics and Governance Credits: 3
PA 564 - Environmental Politics and Policy Credits: 3
PA 565 - Comparative Public Policy Credits: 3
An independent study or other suitable course can be substituted at the director’s discretion.
Select one course:
PA 606 - Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration Credits: 3
PA 609 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Administration Credits: 3
PA 615 - Legal Aspects of Public Administration Credits: 3