Introduction

This certificate is designed for students who are primarily interested in careers that involve developing and advocating for policy solutions in their particular areas of interest. 

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 hybrid formats.

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 Core Classes
PUAD 5180	Social Entrepreneurship	3
PUAD 5370	Public Discourse and the Policy Process	3
PUAD 5460	Political Advocacy	3
Required Elective Course		3
Select one additional elective course from the list below
PUAD 5120	Nonprofits and Public Policy
PUAD 5420	Law and Public Policy
COMM 5282	Environmental Communication
COMM 5682	Political Communication
PSCI 5206	Social Movements, Democracy and Global Politics
PSCI 5914	Community Organizing and Community Development
Total Hours		12