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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
Graduate Student Services, 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 April. This cohort approach combines the intensity and depth of in-person instruction paired with the convenience of online coursework. (Students also may pursue the certificate by taking courses in a weekly classroom format.)
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.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Students must have 10 years of professional experience and a demonstrated interest in public affairs.
A complete application will include a Graduate School 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.
Course Group 0
Curriculum
Cohort Option
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)
-OR-
Weekly Classroom Option
PA 5941 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
PA 5038 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
PA 5039 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
PA 8001 {Inactive}
(3.0 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 |