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Public Administration and Policy Certificate

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Offered by Political Science .

Students interested in pursuing a career in public administration or other government service should consider completing the requirements for the Public Administration and Policy Certificate in addition to completing the requirements for their chosen major.

Certificate Requirements

  • Minimum 29 credits
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the certificate
  • Students pursuing the Political Science, B.A.  may share a maximum of 3 courses between the certificate and the major

Course Requirements

Core Courses (15 credits)

Complete the following. Students may substitute a policy-related course in their major for POLI 350  as approved by advisor.

Internship Requirement (4 credits)

Complete the following:

Skills Courses (10 credits)

Complete the following:

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