Public Administration and Public Management ,Certificate
Advocacy, Business, Management, Political Science, Public Health, economics, government, law, leadership, sociology
Explore how government and policy affect the lives of the people in your community in this prestigious, five-course certificate program. Gain a foundation in public policy management to build expertise for careers across the public sector.
The certificate program in public administration and public management is designed for students interested in public service; for undergraduate students who are interested in developing leadership skills or who wish to enhance their degree in an existing major at ASU; for working adults who may wish to further their education yet may not be looking for a degree program; and for students of the Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies who seek to combine certificates with their degree.
Students learn skills that enable them to analyze critical issues, build and bridge communities, deliver and manage public programs, improve the quality of life, lead change in public policy, preserve natural resources, provide public safety, reform welfare and strengthen democratic governance.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate in public administration and public management consists of 15 credit hours of coursework. Students complete nine credit hours of core classes and six credit hours of elective courses.
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PAF 300: Public Management and Administration
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 460: Public Service Ethics
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
PAF Elective
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply management principles within the context of public administration issues.
- Apply ethical reasoning to the context of public administration and policy issues.
Graduates are prepared to pursue a career in a field related to public administration or public policy, particularly in the areas of participatory governance and public engagement. This may include opportunities as either a manager or policy analyst in local, state or federal agencies; in nonprofit organizations; and in private organizations whose work interfaces with the public sector.
School of Public Affairs
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spa@asu.edu
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
