Program at a Glance
- Program
- Graduate Certificate
- College(s)
- College of Community Innovation and Education
- Department(s)
- Public Administration, Schl of
The Graduate Certificate Program in Community Engagement develops leaders who can understand how engaging the public can affect public policy and administration. Students will understand the factors leading to the need to engage the community, including the greater complexity of public problems, enduring societal inequities, and increasing reliance on partnerships across sectors. They will also learn methods and tools to draw members of the public with varied perspectives into broader community dialogue regarding difficult issues and effectively facilitate these discussions.
Credits earned in the certificate program may be applied toward the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. However, admission to the MPA degree program has separate requirements from those of the certificate program and students considering continuing into the master's degree should familiarize themselves with credit transfer policy and should consult with the academic advisor early in their certificate program. The Graduate Certificate in Community Engagement requires that students complete 18 credit hours. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average to be awarded the Graduate Certificate. The certificate must be completed within seven years.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Application Deadlines
- Spring
- December 1
- Fall
- July 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.
