CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and Public Policy
New York, USA
Advanced Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Public Administration and Policy is a master's-level credential for students interested in legislation, government agencies, and social services. It serves public and non-profit workers and those pursuing scholarly government affairs at federal, state, and municipal levels. You'll study policy theory and public-sector management, critique implementation, and make recommendations while developing analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills. SLU sponsors research, organizes forums, and publishes the national journal New Labor Forum.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter positions as policy analyst, legislative aide, public affairs specialist, and non-profit manager. Skills fit program evaluation, advocacy, management, and public-sector consulting.
The Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Public Administration and Policy provides a master's level education for students interested in legislation, government agencies, and social services. The Certificate is a valuable professional credential for workers in the public and non-profit sectors, and for students pursuing scholarly interests in government affairs at the federal, state, and municipal levels.
Students gain a rich understanding of the theories behind government policy and public-sector management, while learning how to critique their implementation and make effective recommendations. The program enables students to develop and enhance advanced analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
