The Certificate in Public Policy will prepare students with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for social impact careers in the public sector. The 12-credit undergraduate certificate will teach leadership, theory, policy process, focused on solving public sector problems through data informed decision-making.  Students may enter the certificate program at any point during their undergraduate studies. Some of program requirements below may count as either electives or requirements for other majors or minors, including the Minor in Nonprofit Administration.

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page. 

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.