Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Policy

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The Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Policy will provide students with a fundamental understanding of critical tools of effective policy analysis, including formal program evaluation, benefit-cost analysis, and an introduction to policy-relevant statistics. The program combines knowledge of essential administrative functions with the skills necessary to interpret and conduct actual studies, including assessment of the need for government intervention and how to use research on behalf of the public at large. The certificate will be valued by government and corporate employers, as well as nonprofit agencies and international organizations.

Program Requirements

Required Courses 3 s.h.

EDPA 02510 - Introduction to Policy Analysis Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 6 s.h.

Choose two (2) courses from the following:

CSSR 99501 - Data Literacy for Civil/Public Service Credits: 3
CSSR 99502 - Data Analysis for Civil/Public Service Credits: 3
CSSR 99503 - Policy Agendas Project New Jersey Credits: 3
ECON 07520 - Colloquium in Economics Credits: 3
EDPA 02512 - Quantitative Methods in Public Policy Credits: 3
EDPA 02514 - Essentials of Economics for Public Policy Credits: 3
EDPA 02516 - State and Local Politics in Policy Analysis Credits: 3
EDPA 02518 - Public Finance and Cost-Benefit Analysis Credits: 3
EDPA 02520 - Social Policy Credits: 3
EDPA 02530 - Health Policy Credits: 3
EDPA 02540 - Environmental Economic Policy Credits: 3
POSC 07530 - Colloquium in Political Science Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 9 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

Completion of all required coursework in accordance with University requirements for good standing.

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Policy is a Category 3 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Elaine Zundl
Robinson Hall
zundl@rowan.edu