Distance Learning

Distance Programs

Public Administration / Public Personnel Administration

Graduate Certificates

Delivery:
Internet

On-Campus Requirements:
None

Access:
In-state, out-of-state, and international students can access all courses in this program.



The University offers two graduate certificate programs via distance learning:

Both certificate programs are delivered online (via the Internet) by faculty of Indiana State University's program in public administration. Students will be awarded a certificate after completing four courses, or 12 credit hours, of work. Students can complete the Public Administration Certificate in two semesters, or in one semester and a summer.

Credit earned in either certificate program may be applied toward the master of public administration (M.P.A.), offered through the Public Administration Program within the Department of Political Science.

Application Deadline
The Public Administration Program accepts applications for fall enrollment only. The program is closed to further enrollments for Fall 2009. However, applications are being accepted for Fall 2010. The application deadline for Fall 2010 is April 1, 2010. Applications received after April 1, 2010 will be considered for the Fall 2011 semester.

Courses
These graduate-level certificate programs include 12 credit hours (listed below).

Public Administration Certificate—12 credit hours
PA 601 Proseminar in Public Administration (3 credits)
PA 605 Organizational Behavior in Public Agencies (3 credits)
PA 606 Public Personnel Administration (3 credits)
PA 607 Budgeting in Governmental Agencies (3 credits)
Public Personnel Administration Certificate—12 credit hours
PA 601 Proseminar in Public Administration (3 credits)
PA 605 Organizational Behavior in Public Agencies (3 credits)
PA 606 Public Personnel Administration (3 credits)
PA 640 Seminar in Personnel Law (3 credits)
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Admission Requirements
We will consider for admission any student with a bachelor degree in any field and an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 from an accredited institution of higher learning, documented by the student's transcripts. We are especially looking for, and encourage applications from, students with work backgrounds in public and/or nonprofit administration or management.

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  1. Apply online or use the mail-in application.
     
  2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from one institution to another.
     
  3. Graduate Record Examination test scores, or scores from other standardized examinations, are NOT required although the applicant may at his or her discretion submit test scores for consideration.
     
  4. International students whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate competence in that language.
     
  5. Submit a $35.00 (nonrefundable) application fee, payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University.

IMPORTANT: Official transcripts, application fee, and language proficiency test scores such as the TOEFL should be submitted directly to the Graduate Admissions (below). All other documentation (such as unofficial scores from tests such as the GRE) should be sent directly to the M.P.A. director (below).

Indiana State University
Graduate Admissions
Erickson Hall
218 North Sixth Street
Terre Haute, IN, 47809-1904

Students who are admitted will be notified by the University. Admitted students will also receive information that will permit them to enter and use the Sycamore Login information system. After consultation with the M.P.A. director, students may then use the system to enroll online. For further information about using ISU's internal information system, contact the Office of Distance Support Services, (812) 237-8080, 1-888-237-8080, or studentservices@indstate.edu

Note: Returning ISU students must apply for re-admission if they have not attended ISU for more than two calendar years.

Academic Contact
Dr. Stan Buchanan
Director, Master of Public Administration Program
812-237-2437 or 1-800-444-GRAD
sbuchanan1@isugw.indstate.edu

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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