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Twin Cities Campus
Public Affairs Leadership Postbaccalaureate CertificateHHH Administration
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-3800; fax: 612-626-0002)
Email:
hhhadmit@umn.edu
Website: http://www.hhh.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Certificate in Public Affairs Leadership offers mid-career professionals specific knowledge and skills in leadership, management, public policy, and analysis to succeed in today's challenging environment. Intended for working professionals, the program allows students to complete a professional certificate in an integrative cohort format in nine months. The certificate stands on its own or can be a stepping stone to the mid-career Master of Public Affairs degree. The Certificate in Public Affairs Leadership is offered in a unique combination of on campus and online sessions, making it convenient for students from outside of the Twin Cities area to participate. The program starts with an intensive, introductory week in August, followed by monthly Friday-Saturday meetings from September to May. This cohort approach combines the intensity and depth of in-person instruction paired with the convenience of online coursework.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university or foreign equivalent at time of enrollment is required.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
At least 10 years of post-baccalaureate professional work experience is preferred and highly recommended. Pre-baccalaureate experience may be considered for applicants with a significant gap between completion of high school and the bachelor's degree. Sufficient prior academic preparation as demonstrated in a four-year bachelor's degree.
A complete application will include a University of Minnesota application, personal statement, resume or C.V., transcripts, TOEFL scores (when applicable), at least three letters of recommendation, and a diversity statement.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Required Courses
PA 5051 - Leadership Foundations
(2.0 cr)
PA 5052 - Public Affairs Leadership
(2.0 cr)
PA 5053 - Policy Analysis in Public Affairs
(2.0 cr)
PA 5054 - Program Design and Implementation Analysis
(2.0 cr)
PA 5055 - Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
(2.0 cr)
PA 5056 - Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
(2.0 cr)
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |