{"id":21202,"date":"2021-10-15T10:46:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T14:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=21202"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:53:04","slug":"mpa-certificates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/mpa-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Administration and Policy Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo  \"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop style-brand\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-content\"><div class=\"cl-promo-text\"><h1>Public Administration and Policy Certificates<\/h1><p>12-Credits | Fully Online | Flexible Schedule<\/p><p><a class=\"cl-promo-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-img-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-img\"><a class=\"cl-promo-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/feature-image-program-_0003_mpa.png\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Master of Public Administration\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-master-of-public-administration\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-20953\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-20953\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-21322\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21322\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/mpa-certificates\/\">Certificates<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-20955\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-20955\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-20954\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-20954\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32454\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32454\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/areas-of-interest\/\">Areas of Interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26837\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-26837\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-20956\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-20956\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/tuition\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-29440\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29440\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26836\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-26836\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\">URI Online Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32453\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32453\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/apply-now\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/SummerDates-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"The image features a close-up view of a person's hands holding papers, set against the backdrop of a blurred office environment with a window allowing natural light to enter. On the desk, there is a laptop and a coffee cup with a saucer. The setting appears to be a professional workspace. Overlaid prominently on the image is the text \"SUMMER DATES\" in large, white, serif letters. The overall tone of the image is dark, with blue-colored lighting suggesting a calm or professional ambiance.\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Summer 2026<\/h2><p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> March 31<br><strong>Classes Begin:<\/strong> May 5<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">apply now<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">REQUEST INFORMATION<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The online graduate certificates through the University of Rhode Island MPA Program are aimed at providing professionals with the skills and expertise needed to meet the challenges of today&#8217;s world. Taught by the same faculty and thought leaders who teach in the MPA program, each 12-credit online graduate certificate can be taken individually or stacked to meet the full 36-credit MPA degree.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Public Administration and Policy Professional Certificate <\/h1>\n\n<p>Students must complete the three required courses and one of the two elective courses for a total of 12 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PSC 501 Seminar in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 502 Diversity and Inclusion in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 504 Ethics in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 590 Internship in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 508 Policy and Grant Writing (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 592 Capstone in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Credits Required: 12<\/strong><br>*Required prerequisites for Capstone Project for the MPA Degree.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Public Management Certificate<\/h1>\n\n<p>Students completing a certificate in Public Management will be competitive applicants for positions requiring financial and budgetary expertise, leadership skills, knowledge of administrative law and procedure, and the management of agency personnel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete four of the following courses for a total of 12 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PSC 503 Problems in Public Personnel Administration (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 506 Seminar in Budgetary Politics (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 507 Public Finance (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 508 Policy and Grant Writing (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 573 Administrative Law (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 592 Capstone in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Credits Required: 12<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Policy Analysis Certificate<\/h1>\n\n<p>Students completing the Policy Analysis certificate will develop research and analytical capabilities that will allow them to become effective at shaping public policy either within public agencies or as part of a broader policymaking process. Students pursuing this certificate will develop skills that will allow them to be policy advocates, policy researchers, and\/or communication specialists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete four of the following courses for a total of 12 credits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PSC 505 Public Program Evaluation (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 508 Policy and Grant Writing (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 510 Critical Topics in Public Policy (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 524 Seminar in Public Policy Problems (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 583 Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSC 592 Capstone in Public Administration and Policy (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Credits Required: 12<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Community Planning Graduate Certificate<\/h1>\n\n<p>Students completing the Community Planning Graduate Certificate will become equipped with the core competencies in sustainable community planning. Students will build a strong foundation in the principles and practices of community planning and development, with a focus on land use, environmental planning, and urban design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete four of the following courses for a total of 12 credits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPL 501: Introduction to Community Planning Practice (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPL 585: Environmental&nbsp;Design (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPL 538: Site Planning (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPL 550: Urban Design (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Credits Required: 12<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Ocean Policy and Science Graduate Certificate<\/h1>\n\n<p>The Ocean Policy and Science Graduate Certificate from URI Online offers a comprehensive exploration of critical issues at the intersection of marine science, policy, and conservation. Designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ocean governance, marine resource management, and coastal sustainability, this program provides specialized knowledge and practical skills to address complex challenges in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must complete&nbsp;<strong>12 credits<\/strong>&nbsp;(4 3-credit courses):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OCG 515:<\/strong>&nbsp;Phenomenal Ocean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OCG 516:&nbsp;<\/strong>Understanding Ocean and Climate Models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OCG 601:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ocean Resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAF 570:&nbsp;<\/strong>Introduction to Ocean Governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/ocean-policy-and-science-graduate-certificate\/\" title=\"\">COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Ocean Science Graduate Certificate<\/h1>\n\n<p>The Ocean Science Graduate Certificate program provides students with practical and up-to-date education aimed at enhancing careers in ocean-related businesses as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must complete&nbsp;<strong>12 credits<\/strong>&nbsp;(4 3-credit courses), 9 of which must be from program courses including at least 2 courses from core classes and 1 elective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 2 courses from Graduate School of Oceanography core classes. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/ocean-science-graduate-certificate\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26450\">View course listings here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 1 elective from Graduate School of Oceanography classes. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/ocean-science-graduate-certificate\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26450\">View course listings here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 1 elective class. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/ocean-science-graduate-certificate\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26450\">View course listings here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/ocean-science-graduate-certificate\/\" title=\"\">COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>URI Online Student Support Center<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:online@uri.edu\">online@uri.edu<\/a><br>401.874.5280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Directors<\/strong><br><strong>Aaron Ley<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:ajley@uri.edu\">ajley@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\" title=\"\">apply now<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">request info<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-public-administration\/admission\/\" title=\"\">admission<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo   micro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\" class=\"cl-promo-micro-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-micro-content\"><h1>Learn anywhere with us.<\/h1><span class=\"cl-promo-micro-text-link\">URI Online Home<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The online graduate certificates through the University of Rhode Island MPA Program are aimed at providing professionals with the skills and expertise needed to meet the challenges of today&#8217;s world. 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