Graduate Certificate in Municipal Administration
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Municipal Administration provides 12 credit hours of coursework, including required courses in urban policy and public management, and elective courses in areas such as ethics, human resources, and budgeting. The program is designed to enhance the professional skills of local government administrators and graduate students in related fields. Upon completion, students will have a comprehensive understanding of best practices in municipal government and the challenges and opportunities facing local governments in the 21st century.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Municipal Administration consists of 12 credit hours, including six hours of required courses and six hours of electives. The program is designed to strengthen the professional management skills of personnel in responsible local government administrative positions. It is also appropriate for graduate students in geography and planning and civil engineering who wish to improve their knowledge of administration.
Required Courses:
- PSC 5320 Urban Policy & Administration (3 hours)
- PSC 5410 Public and Nonprofit Management (3 hours)
Electives:
(Choose two of the following)
- PSC 5360 Ethics In Public Policy And Administration
- PSC 5430 Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- PSC 5440 Budgeting And Financial Administration
- PSC 6420 Program Evaluation
- PSC 6430 Public Policy Process
- COMM 6630 Public Relations Campaigns
- GEPL 5110 Geographic Information Systems
- GEPL 5180 Geographic Information Systems Applications
- GEPL 5210 Land Use Planning
- GEPL 5530 Principles Of Urban Planning
- GEPL 5750 Transportation Geography
Plan of Study:
- First Term (6 hours)
- GEPL 5110 Geographic Information Systems (3 hours)
- PSC 5320 Urban Policy & Administration (3 hours)
- Second Term (6 hours)
- PSC 5440 Budgeting And Financial Administration (3 hours)
- PSC 5410 Public and Nonprofit Management (3 hours)
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe best practices in municipal government.
