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Governing U is an index of public sector management and policy degrees from universities across the country.  It provides a single source for browsing offerings from Master of Public Administration (MPA) , the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Executive MPA and certificate and other professional programs designed specifically for the education needs of working professionals in public service. Each entry includes a description of program offerings in the schools' own words. Governing U’s unique map interface also allows you to see the national landscape for public service grad programs and select schools for a closer look by geography

Public sector leadership and practitioner certificates are available through public policy schools in many parts of the country. Certificate programs are offered in both classroom settings and online to public professionals seeking training and credentials to better qualify for advancement in leadership and administration in public agencies. They can be used to build or refresh skills related to effective public service. Certifications are offered in broad areas such as leadership and narrow pursuits related to specific subject matter expertise in public service.

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  • Baruch CUNY
  • Since its founding in 1994, Baruch's School of Public Affairs (SPA) has established an outstanding record. We have the single most diverse student body of all full time graduate programs in Public Administration in the United States, according to the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). Our faculty is routinely cited in the press, consulted by government offices, foundations and nonprofit organizations, and published in the leading academic journals. Our students go on to rewarding careers as leaders and policy makers in education, health policy, government and nonprofit management. We have the single most diverse student body of all full time graduate programs in Public Administration in the United States, according to the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). Our faculty is routinely cited in the press, consulted by government offices, foundations and nonprofit organizations, and published in the leading academic journals. Our students go on to rewarding careers as leaders and policy makers in education, health policy, government and nonprofit management.
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  • New York University
  • Students arrive at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with the desire to serve the public. They leave with the skills and experience to bring about change. Combining coursework in management, finance and policy with cutting-edge research and work experience in urban communities, the NYU Wagner education will enable you to transform your personal commitment into public leadership.
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  • Northern Illinois University
  • The Division of Public Administration at Northern Illinois University was founded with the mission to advance excellence in public service management and our degree programs have a dramatic effect on the lives of our graduates. The MPA will serve you as a practical management guide as well as a passport to a better career.
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  • Ohio State University-Columbus
  • The John Glenn School of Public Affairs was founded on the principle that an informed and involved citizenry is essential for democracy to thrive. The Glenn School’s programs equip students with the skills to become tomorrow’s citizen-leaders or public service professionals. The skills taught at the Glenn School give students the knowledge for civic engagement and the ability to make a lasting change in their communities and the nation.
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  • Old Dominion University
  • The Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration (USPA) at Old Dominion University offers an undergraduate minor in Public Service, a Master of Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Urban Policy. The MPA program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the national certifying organization for public administration programs.
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  • Rutgers
  • The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers-Newark educates and motivates students to choose careers in public service and administration through its innovative and comprehensive undergraduate, Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive MPA, PhD, and professional and graduate certificate programs. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy serves as one of the nation's key centers for the theory and practice of planning and public policy scholarship and analysis. As part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the school capitalizes on the strength and resources of this major research university. The Bloustein School reaches to the larger world beyond the realm of academia to contribute to the regional, national, and international communities. New Brunswick , New Jersey is one of the state's most significant areas for education and health care.
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  • San Francisco University
  • The Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the MPA with an emphasis in Health Services Administration (MPA/HSA) programs provide mid-career and aspiring professionals with an opportunity to obtain advanced managerial education applicable to a broad range of public sector, nonprofit, and health care organizations. The programs cover all the significant content areas identified by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) in its Standards for Professional Master's Degree Programs in Public Affairs/Policy. The program is designed to be completed in 2 years.
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  • Stephen Austin State University
  • The Master of Public Adminsitration (MPA) Program at Stephen F. Austin State Universtiy offers an outstanding educational oppurtunity in East Texas. Students can remain viable parts of the public and private sector workforces as they complete night classes on campus and through web-based instruction. Graduate assistantants are provided oppurtunties to gain administrative, research and teaching experiences.
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  • Syracuse University
  • The Maxwell School’s Department of Public Administration and International Affairs welcomes students who want to develop public management and policy analysis skills on a concentrated schedule.
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  • University of Arizona-Tucson
  • The School of Government and Public Policy prepares men and women for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as in private organizations that interact with government.


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