PUBLIC management
The Public Management certificate provides
current and future professionals with
skills to adapt, respond, and lead through
the challenges of public service delivery.
Certificate graduates gain expertise in
human resource management, public
policy communication, and organizational
management while developing confidence in
applying innovative approaches in strategic
planning and management, workforce
development, economic development, and
public participation. Certificate work lays
the foundation for management in local,
state, or federal public service.
You are only four courses away from a
graduate certificate in Public Management.
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Required courses include:
PAD 5001 Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service
PAD 5002 Organizational Management and Behavior
Plus one of the following courses:
PAD 5004 Economics and Public Finance
PAD 5005 The Policy Process and Democracy
And one of the following courses:
PAD 5220 Human Resource Management in Public Sector Organizations
PAD 5625 Local Government Management
PAD 5626 Local Government Politics and Policy
Students are not required to apply to a degree program to take these courses but must
have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. This certificate program meets
Department of Education regulations for gainful employment programs; students are
eligible to apply for financial aid.
To apply, go to: uccs.edu/spa/programs/certificates.html. For more information,
call: 719.255.4993 or 800.990.8827 ext 4993, or email: spa@uccs.edu.