Public Policy Research and Analysis, Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Research and Analysis provides students with a strong grounding in the processes through which public policies are designed, passed, implemented, and evaluated in conjunction with the training in quantitative and analytical skills necessary to carry out applied public policy research and analysis.

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Program Contact

Elizabeth Stearns

Public Policy Graduate Program Director

Elizabeth.Stearns@charlotte.edu

704-687-7834

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Public Policy Research and Analysis, Graduate Certificate at a Glance

To fulfill the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Research and Analysis, students must complete 15 credit hours and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 across all certificate coursework. The certificate must be completed within four years of admission, and students may apply credits earned towards a graduate degree program in conjunction with or after the certificate has been awarded.

Credit Hours

15 Credit Hours

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