Certificate of Graduate Study in Data Literacy for Civil & Public Service

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The COGS in Data Literacy for Civil/Public Service requires four 3 s.h. courses. The structure of the program is intended to be inter-disciplinary and variable by nature based on student needs and skills - including providing paths for both post- baccalaureate students who want to earn the certificate to sharpen their data skills for today’s labor market, which regards data literacy as essential, and matriculated graduate students in social science programs.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

CSSR 99502 - Data Analysis for Civil/Public Service Credits: 3

At least 1 course from this bank depending on existing skills and major/concentration: 3- 6 s.h.

CSSR 99501 - Data Literacy for Civil/Public Service Credits: 3 *
EDPA 02512 - Quantitative Methods in Public Policy Credits: 3
CJ 09511 - Research Methods I Credits: 3
CJ 09512 - Research Methods II Credits: 3
DPEM 00528 - Research Methods and Statistics in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 3-6 s.h.

Any 1 or 2 courses from this bank depending on major/concentration

CSSR 99503 - Policy Agendas Project New Jersey Credits: 3
CJ 09517 - Criminal Justice Policy Analysis Credits: 3
DPEM 00600 - Public Budgeting and Finance for Emergency Managers Credits: 3
EDPA 02518 - Public Finance and Cost-Benefit Analysis Credits: 3
EDPA 02514 - Essentials of Economics for Public Policy Credits: 3
CASE 90519 - Urban Inquiry and Social Justice Research Methods Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.

*Required for non-matriculated students unless there is evidence of data literacy from past training or education as judged by the COGS Coordinator