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Twin Cities Campus
Human Services Leadership Postbaccalaureate CertificateHHH Leadership and Management Academic Program
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.
Human service professionals face extraordinary challenges that require innovative thinking and an interdisciplinary approach. The certificate in human services leadership provides mid-career professionals knowledge and skills in leadership, public policy, and public service redesign for greater success plus increased potential for advancement to serve in mid- to senior-level leadership positions in county, state, and nonprofit agencies. Designed with input from industry leaders, the program is intended for working professionals involved in human service program development and delivery. The program allows students to complete a professional 12-credit graduate-level certificate that can serve as a stepping stone to the mid-career master of public affairs degree.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by N/A
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 US university or foreign equivalent at time of enrollment.
Special Application Requirements:
At least 8 years of post-baccalaureate professional work experience. 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 (if 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, MN Batt).
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.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Elective Courses
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
PA 5011 - Dynamics of Public Affairs Organizations
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5103 - Leadership and Change
(1.5-3.0 cr)
·
PA 5137 - Project Management in the Public Arena
(1.5 cr)
·
PA 5311 - Program Evaluation
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5405 - Public Policy Implementation
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5421 - Racial Inequality and Public Policy
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5927 - Effective Grantwriting for Nonprofit Organizations
(1.5 cr)
·
OLPD 5011 - Leading Organizational Change: Theory and Practice
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5145 - Civic Participation in Public Affairs
(3.0 cr)
or
PA 5253 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
GCC 5023 {Inactive}
[CIV]
(3.0 cr)
or
PA 5105 - Integrative Leadership: Leading Across Sectors to Address Grand Challenges
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.5 -3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 1.5] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 6623/Mgmt 6402/OLPD 6402/P |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |