MPA Graduate Certificate
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The University of Southern Indiana graduate certificates in public and nonprofit administration offer students a personal, affordable and practical opportunity to increase their skills while making a difference in the community. Each certificate consists of just four classes (12 hours) and can be completed while working full time. Certificate course:
- Feature real-life assignments that enable you to practice what you learn
- Offer opportunities to interact with classmates from across the public, private and nonprofit sector
- Are taught by faculty who are experts in their fields
- Can be taken independently as part of a certificate or stacked into a Master of Public Administration degree
Nonprofit Administration
The nonprofit administration certification fosters skills in leadership, fundraising and grant writing, program evaluation, communication and working with boards and community partners. It is perfect for those who want careers as nonprofit executive directors, development directors, fundraising associates, foundation officers, program directors, community outreach coordinators and many other positions.
- PA 605 - Foundations in Nonprofit Administration
- PA 645 - Program Evaluation in the Public and Nonprofit Sector
- PA 631 - Fundraising and Volunteer Management OR
PA 684 - Grant Writing - PA 606 - Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration OR
PA 609 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Administration
Public Sector Administration
The public administration certificate fosters skills in leadership, management, budgeting, personnel administration, policy analysis, planning, and communication. It is perfect for those who want to work in public sector agencies, departments, and organizations on the local, state, and federal level. Some of these positions include city manager/administrator, policy analyst, budget analyst, executive director, housing or community development specialist, program director, or research associate.
- PA 632 - Introduction to Public Administration
- PA 644 - Policies and Processes in the Public Sector
- PA 606 - Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration OR
PA 609 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Administration OR
PA 615 - Legal Aspects of Public Administration - PA 527 - Urban Politics and Governance OR
PA 564 - Environmental Politics and Policy OR
PA 565 - Comparative Public Policy
Other MPA Options
Traditional MPA Options:
Dr. Trent Engbers
Program Director