Certificate of Graduate Studies in Public Administration

The Certificate in Public Administration, offered online and on campus, will help you develop managerial competence for a successful career in government or in a public or nonprofit organization. You may earn a 12-credit (4 course) certificate of graduate studies in a targeted discipline, either to expand your degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Through this program, you will learn strong organizational skills and how to apply political theory and strong moral character to your work as you integrate human, fiscal and information resources.

Examine principles of economics, work and wealth, interest and debt, and the role of the government in the economy.
Understand organizational structure, dynamics, policy, and issues within the public organization.
Choose coursework, from budgeting and taxation to human resources and organizational management, based on your goals and interests.

This certificate may help advance your career in nonprofit and faith-based organizations or as a local, state, or national government professional by equipping you as an expert in your field.

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Code

Name

Credits

Code: GOV 602

Name: Principles of Economics

Credits: 3

Study of the Judeo-Christian foundations of economic activity, work and wealth, enterprise and stewardship, money, interest and debt, trade and development and the role of government in the economy.

Code: GOV 615

Name: Economic Policy

Credits: 3

Reviews advanced economic topics and analyze economic and international trade policies in light of global trade issues. In addition to conducting cost/benefit analysis of economic policies, examine and present alternative solutions to trade and finance problems.

Code: GOV 630

Name: Public Human Resources Management

Credits: 3

The history, evolution and modern-day dynamics, policy and issues within human resource management, discussing examples from all three levels of government.

Code: GOV 634

Name: Public Budgeting & Taxation Policy

Credits: 3

Understanding the development of successful fiscal policy initiatives, the technical material and the political processes involved in making tax and spending policy to interact effectively with other professionals in the development, prosecution and ultimate attainment of a public policy objective. Recommended: complete GOV 602 or equivalent experience to be determined by the instructor.

Code: GOV 670

Name: Principles of Public Administration

Credits: 3

An in-depth analysis of the history of the discipline of American public administration and a development of several distinct principles of normative administrative theory and Judeo-Christian ethics based upon classics in the field.

Code: GOV 671

Name: Organizational Theory

Credits: 3

Focuses on theories of organizational structure, dynamics, policy and issues within the public organization.

Code: GOV 693

Name: Managing Not-for-Profit & Faith-Based Organizations

Credits: 3

From a strategic management perspective, explore principles and practices of management and administration as they apply to not-for-profit organizations. Unique organizational issues covered include board-staff relations; recruiting and motivating volunteers; accountability; organizing for and managing growth; and strategies to respond to changes in the political, economic and cultural environment.

Code: GOV 694

Name: Not-for-Profit & Faith-Based Organizations Fundraising Development

Credits: 3

Provides lectures, case studies, outside speakers, and class discussion of development and advancement issues in the management of not-for-profit ministries. Explores fundraising, including determining sources of support, planning the campaign, and successful strategies; marketing ministries, including promotional campaigns and public relations; and management issues including recruiting and managing volunteers.

Code: GOV 696

Name: Not-for-Profit Start-Up

Credits: 3

An in-depth and applied study of the principles and practices of starting a nonprofit organization or program through the development of a feasibility study and business plan.

Code: UNIV LIB

Name: Information Research & Resources

Credits: 0

In this exploding age of information, it is the objective of the library faculty to prepare graduates to be on the cutting edge of information technology. Information literacy is the ability to effectively access information for problem solving and decision-making; thus, the knowledge and abilities you glean from this course will open doors to lifelong learning. It is imperative for graduate study research. Since the information learned in this course is a vital foundation for all other coursework, its completion is required within the first semester of study. The course takes approximately ten hours to complete.

The Certificate of Graduate Studies offers an excellent opportunity for those not requiring a master's degree. This option is often used by those needing continuing education credits or for those who wish to complement their existing degree with additional training for career advancement. Upon completing the certificate, students have the option of applying to the master's program, and if accepted, all courses taken toward the certificate transfer in.

2019-2020 Semester Check-In Deadlines:

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 9	Monday, August 26
Session M	Friday, September 13	Monday, September 23
Session B	Friday, October 18	Monday, October 28
Session C	Friday, January 3	Monday, January 13
Session T	Friday, January 31	Monday, February 10
Session D	Friday, March 6	Monday, March 16
Session E	Friday, May 1	Monday, May 11
Session F	Friday, June 12	Monday, June 22

Application Process:

1. Complete Your Online Application

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.

2. Pay Your $25 Application Fee

Pay via the online application process or by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*

Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor's degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Email your unofficial transcript to transcripts@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Certificate Application Pieces.

Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor's degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.

4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests

5. International Applicants

Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

2018-19 Tuition Rates
2019-20 Tuition Rates

2018-19 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / Program	Cost Per Credit Hour
Certificate Program	$650 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)

2019-20 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / Program	Cost Per Credit Hour
Certificate Program	$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$700
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$550

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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