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Public Administration – State and Local Administration

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Public Administration Certificate in State and Local Administration

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In an effort to give its students the opportunity to expand and deepen their expertise in data analysis and grant writing/grant administration, the Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers two graduate-level certificate programs. Both four-course programs are available for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree, including those AUM students currently enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program.

The Certificate in State and Local Administration focuses on the policymaking and implementation challenges affecting state and local governments and provides hands-on training in grant writing and grants administration.

This certificate program requires completion of four courses from five currently offered:

  • PUAD 6040 Public and Nonprofit Budgeting
  • PUAD 6130 State and Local Government
  • PUAD 6160 Intergovernmental Relations
  • PUAD 6310 Policy and Politics in Urban America
  • PUAD 6720 Grants and Contracts
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Official Degree Name

Public Administration Certificate in State and Local Administration

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Andrew Cortell

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Modality

This degree requires students to meet on campus. Students in these courses enroll in a program to connect in a campus setting and to collaborate using a variety of technological and educational tools. Professors play an inspirational role in building relationships among teams and individuals in this setting. The criteria for many programs can only be met with In-Class coursework. Be sure to check with your advisor to understand the best route to take.

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