Introduction

Local government is the most rapidly growing area of the public sector employment across the country, providing jobs in municipalities, counties, regional authorities, and councils of government.

The graduate certificate in Local Government allows students to become well-versed in the forces that shape the agendas of these offices and agencies and gain an understanding of government management and policy making.

In addition to the stand-alone graduate certificate, students may also choose to complete a concentration in Local Government as part of the Public Administration, MPA  . Students interested in the Local Government concentration must apply and enroll in the MPA program within the School of Public Affairs (SPA) and must adhere to all master degree program requirements.

For more information, please the School of Public Affairs website.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and in hybrid formats.