Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Curriculum
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This certificate equips students interested in public sector work or policy advocacy.
All courses are three credit hours. Delivery is either hybrid or completely online: hybrid
courses typically meet once every two weeks in the evening (typically 5:30-8:20PM) at the
downtown Avon Williams campus, and other course activities take place online.
The certificate consists of six required courses.
Typically you can begin the certificate in the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters.
Public Policy Analysis
Fall/Spring
Seminar in Public Administration
Fall/Spring
Research Methods in Public Administration
Fall/Spring
Ethics in the Public Sector
Decision Tools for Project Planning
Contemporary Issues in Public Policy
Fall/Summer
Spring
Summer
Application
Learn more at http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/degrees/policycertificate.aspx and apply for this
certificate through the TSU Graduate School at www.tnstate.edu/graduate.
The state and Federal governments, and many other employers offer generous fee waivers or
tuition reimbursement – check with your employer on their policy.
Contact CPS today to find out how to apply or to learn about our other programs!
Department of Public Administration  www.tnstate.edu/cps  615.963.7241
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