Public Policy Certificate of Graduate Study

Program Overview

The Certificate in Graduate Study in Public Policy at Rowan University equips students with essential policy analysis tools and skills for assessing government intervention needs and conducting research. The program offers a combination of required and elective courses in policy analysis, colloquiums, and economics, providing a foundation for careers in government, corporations, nonprofits, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Certificate in Graduate Study in Public Policy provides students with an understanding of essential policy analysis tools, including program evaluation, benefit-cost analysis, and policy-relevant statistics.
• It combines knowledge of administrative functions with the skills needed for actual studies, including assessing government intervention needs and conducting research on behalf of the public.
• The certificate is valuable for government, corporate employers, nonprofit agencies, and international organizations.

Objectives:

• Supplement professional training in various fields with a set of policy-related courses that connect educational interests with public affairs.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• The Public Policy Certificate of Graduate Study is a face-to-face program in Glassboro, NJ.
• It requires the completion of 9 graduate semester hours (3 courses) in 1-2 consecutive semesters.

Course Schedule:

Required Courses:

• EDPA 02510: Introduction to Policy Analysis (3 S.H.)

Elective Courses:

• EDPA 02520: Colloquium in Public Policy (3 S.H.)
• POSC 07520: Colloquium in Political Science (3 S.H.)
• ECON 04520: Colloquium in Economics (3 S.H.)
• EDPA 02540: Environmental Economic Policy (3 S.H.)

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Government entities
• Corporations
• Non-profit agencies
• International organizations

Career Outcomes:

• The certificate provides skills and knowledge for various roles in policy analysis and related fields.

Additional Notes:

• Course offerings are subject to change, and an official list is available on the Rowan Global section.