Introduction

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis provides an understanding of the context in which public policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated. Graduates will have training in the tools and skills needed to assess the impact of public policies and programs, including policy analysis, cost-benefit analysis, program evaluation, multivariate regression, and other analytical techniques.

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.

Program Requirements

• Students must successfully complete 15 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 Core Courses
PUAD 5004	Economics and Public Finance	3
PUAD 5005	The Policy Process and Democracy	3
PUAD 5320	Public Policy Analysis	3
Required Elective Courses		6
Select two additional elective courses from the list below or select unlisted courses that have approved in advance by the program director:
PUAD 5200	Education Policy
PUAD 5310	Principles of Policy Design
PUAD 5330	Intermediate Statistical Analysis
PUAD 5350	Program Evaluation
PUAD 5631	Seminar in Environmental Politics and Policy
PUAD 5720	Public Policies for Hazards and Disasters
Total Hours		15