Introduction

The Policy Analysis and Methods Graduate Certificate provides an understanding of the tools and methods of policy analysis.   

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 and online.

Certificate Requirements

1. Students must successfully complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
2. Students must maintain at least 3.0 cumulative GPA in this program.
3. This program must be completed within 7 years.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses		6
PUAD 5320	Public Policy Analysis
PUAD 5330	Intermediate Statistical Analysis 1
Electives		6
Students must complete two elective courses from the list below
PUAD 5007	Qualitative Research Methods
PUAD 5008	Evidence-Based Decision-Making
PUAD 5350	Program Evaluation
CRJU 5331	Crime Analysis and GIS
CRJU/PUAD 5304	Applied Research II: Quantitative Data and Analysis
ECON 5150	Economic Forecasting
GEOG 5085	GIS Applications for the Urban Environment
MATH 5388	Machine Learning Methods
PSCI 5011	GIS in Political Science
Total Hours		12

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PUAD 5003 or PUAD 5303 is a prerequisite to PUAD 5330. MCJ students and non-degree students interested in this certificate should contact their graduate academic advisor. Additional coursework may be required.