PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
The Certificate in Public Administration and Public Management prepares students for citizenship, leadership, and careers in governmental and non-profit agencies. Students will learn the context and principles of public administration and how to apply these in a practitioner setting; the role of the public administrator in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy; and how to lead change and address ethical issues in public service. It is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in developing leadership skills or wish to enhance their degree in an existing major at ASU; working adults who may wish to further their education yet may not be looking for a degree program; or BIS students who seek to combine certificates with their degree.
The program is designed for students interested in public service who want to learn skills to:
- Deliver and manage public programs;
- Reform welfare and ;
- Provide public safety;
- Preserve natural resources;
- Improve the quality of life;
- Build and bridge communities;
- Strengthen democratic governance;
- Analyze critical issues; and to
- Lead change in public policy.
Program Structure
The Certificate in Public Administration and Public Management consists of 15 credit hours of coursework. Students take 12 hours of core classes and 3 hours of elective courses. The 3 hours of elective coursework may be selected from an approved list of elective classes, taken upon the recommendation of the department.
Questions? Please contact the School of Public Affairs at 602-496-0450 or email spa@asu.edu.
