Certificate Stats
Certificate of completion (18 credit hours)
Cost per credit hour: $250
Career Choices
The Public Administration certificate program will give you the policy-making skills and management training you need to prepare you for jobs that include:
- Housing manager
- Local government officer
- Policy officer
- Human resources
- Analyst
- Government social research officer
- Civil Service administrator
- Charity officer
- Social researcher
- Educator
- Consultant
- Health service manager
Classes You’ll Take
This certificate program is designed to train employees of government agencies. It’s also a stepping stone for students seeking to gain employment or advancement in government agencies. You’ll learn about communications, finance, organizational behavior, teamwork, management, and the structure of the U.S. government.
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What Will I Learn?
- Describe formation, implementation, and evaluation procedures for public policy. (PAD100)
- Compare and contrast careers in public service and necessary essential skills. (PAD100)
- Explain the budgeting process and the roles of various public sector budget offices. (PAD107)
- Summarize financial restraint and auditing in both the public and private sectors. (PAD107)
- Summarize the following processes: Human resources, performance appraisal, collective bargaining, and grievances. (PAD122)
- Define equal employment opportunity and cite landmark cases dealing with it. (PAD122)
- Explain organizational behavior in the public sector. (PAD170)
- Explain the relationship between attitudes and behavior as well as job satisfaction and behavior. (PAD170)
- Describe the role of economics in societal development and public policy. (PAD200)
- Examine the use of macroeconomic and microeconomic principles in public affairs. (PAD200)
- Examine the National Government and the two major political parties of the United States. (POS110)
- Summarize the voting systems and lawmaking processes for the U.S. Congress. (POS110)
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Class Schedule
Courses
CIS114DE (3): Excel Spreadsheet
PAD100 (3): 21st Century Public Policy and Service
PAD107 (3): Public Finance Administration
PAD122 (3): Public Sector/Human Resources Management
PAD170 (3): Public Sector Organizational Behavior
POS110 (3): American National Government
Total credit hours: 18
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Flexible Block Calendar Scheduling
Rio offers flexible start dates and class times, so you can create a schedule that works for you. Plan out your degree and certificate classes by checking out our Block Calendar System.
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Success is a Team Effort
Just because you can do it alone doesn’t mean you have to. Planning your education can be a daunting task. That’s why we have a dedicated team of Success Coaches on hand to help you achieve your goals. When it comes to enrollment, advising, and financial aid, our Success Coaches have the expertise to help you find the most flexible and affordable college options to get you on the fast track towards a brighter future.