Public Administration Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration is an option for individuals who do not seek a Master’s degree, or who wish to combine a specialization in public administration with a Master’s degree they have already earned or will earn. For example, students who have earned or are in the process of earning an MBA, an MA in Political Science, Theater, History, or Theology may want to earn certificates in Public Administration, City Management, or Nonprofit Management in order to enhance their careers with government and/or nonprofit organizations.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration is a 15-credit program. Students may enroll in the Certificate in Public Administration as either a pre-Master’s or post-Master’s Certificate program.

Required Courses

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Electives

Students choose nine credits of electives from the regular graduate courses offered for MPA students.

Total Credits:
15

 

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Overview

Program

Public Administration

Type

Graduate Certificate