Public Policy 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 Policy
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 503 | Policy Analysis | 3 |
| PUAD 531 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Administrative Law | ||
| Issues in State Government | ||
| Women, Policy, and Public Administration | ||
| Legislation | ||
| Poverty Policy | ||
| Public Policy and the Law | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |