Techniques for Public Policy Graduate Certificate

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Program Overview

This certificate provides you with a toolkit of common evaluative, analytical and statistical techniques used in the field of public policy. Designed for individuals who regularly need to evaluate programs or understand program data. Learn more at usd.edu/grad-polisci.

DELIVERY: On campus

Certificate Requirements - 12 Credit Hours

POLS 765 - Research Methods in Public Administration 3 cr
Choose three of the following courses:
POLS 526 - Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation 3 cr
POLS 567 - Analytic Techniques in Public Policy 3 cr
POLS 722 - Budgetary and Fiscal Management 3 cr
POLS 725 - Public Performance and Contracting 3 cr

General Application Requirements

Completed application
$35 application fee
Official transcripts*
Letters of recommendation*
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?

Department of Political Science
605-658-6755| publicadmin@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad-polisci

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad