Certificates

Adviser
Charles Coleman, Assistant Professor of Public Administration, MPA, West Virginia University

This certificate provides training at the graduate level for those in public service. Coursework focuses on the analytic, quantitative, administrative and managerial knowledge and skills needed to meet the complex problems and responsibilities of government agencies and organizations.

Public Administration

Required Courses

PA 601	Principles of Public Administration
PA 602	Public Policy Formulation and Implementation
PA 620	Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
PA 630	Fiscal Management for Local Government
or
PA 632	Public Finance and Budgeting

Total credits: 12

Public Management

Adviser
Charles Coleman, Assistant Professor of Public Administration; M.P.A., West Virginia University

The certificate in public management is designed to provide a broad overview of the most current thinking in public management. Courses emphasize conceptual and analytic skill building. Students may select either a survey of the field or public personnel management.

 

Option I: Survey of the Field

Any four of the following:

EC 665	Urban and Regional Economic Development
PA 611	Research Methods in Public Administration
PA 620	Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
PA 625	Administrative Behavior
PA 630	Fiscal Management for Local Government
PA 632	Public Finance and Budgeting
PS 608	The Legislative Process

Total Credits: 12

Option II: Public Personnel Management

EC 625	Industrial Relations
PA 620	Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
PA 625	Administrative Behavior

Plus one of the following:

MG 645	Management of Human Resources
MG 665	Compensation Administration
P 643	The Psychology of Conflict Management I
P 646	The Psychology of Conflict Management II
SH 602	Safety Organization and Administration

Total Credits: 12