Public Administration Graduate Certificate
General Graduate Program Requirements
Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page.
The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
Online Program Option
This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
These credits can also be applied to the Master of Public Administration degree.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| PUAD 501 | Public Administration | 3 |
| PUAD 561 | Ethics in Public Administration | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Organization Theory | ||
| Budgeting & Finance | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Innovation in the Public Sector | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |