Introduction

Local government is the most rapidly growing area of public sector employment across the country, providing jobs in municipalities, counties, special districts, regional authorities, and councils of government.

The Graduate Certificate in Local Government allows students to become well-versed in the forces that shape the agendas of these organizations and gain an understanding of government management and policy making.

Prospective students who wish to pursue this certificate must apply as non-degree applicants. Learn more on the School of Public Affairs admission web page.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and in remote and hybrid formats.

Program Requirements

• Students must successfully complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
• Students must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in this program.
• This program must be completed within 7 years.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Course
PUAD 5503	Public Budgeting and Finance	3
Core Courses
Select one of the following:		3
PUAD 5625	Local Government Management
PUAD 5626	Local Government Politics and Policy
PUAD 5628	Social Problems and Policies
Elective Courses
Select two elective courses from the list below or select unlisted courses that have been approved in advance by the concentration director:		6
PUAD 5130	Collaboration Across Sectors
PUAD 5170	Strategic Management for Nonprofit and Public Managers
PUAD 5220	Human Resource Management
PUAD 5250	Intergovernmental Management
PUAD 5260	Managing Diversity
PUAD 5271	Managing Conflict and Change
PUAD 5380	Citizen Participation: Theory and Practice
PUAD 5410	Administrative Law
PUAD 5440	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
PUAD 5460	Political Advocacy
PUAD 5502	Public Financial Management and Policy
PUAD 5632	Seminar in Environmental Management
PUAD 5650	Public Service in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Total Hours		12