Graduate Certificate in Economic Development
The Graduate Certificate in Economic Development is a 12-credit hour program within the Auburn University Master of Public Administration program. It provides a specialization in the theories and practice of economic development, primarily within the U.S and Alabama. It is an interdisciplinary graduate certificate offered by the faculty of participating departments (Public Administration, Community Planning, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology) and is administered by the Master of Public Administration program.
Students may pursue the Graduate Certificate in Economic Development as a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. To earn the graduate certificate, students must complete the program’s basic course, Economic Development and Competition, three elective courses selected from an approved list, and a one-week, non-credit, intensive economic development training course sponsored by the Government and Economic Development Institute (GEDI).
Curriculum
Required Class*
POLI 7700 Economic Development (only offered in summer)
Attend first week of GEDI’s Professional Development Program
Electives
POLI 6150 Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
POLI 7520 Program Evaluation
POLI 7140 Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
POLI 7330 Seminar in Admin. Leadership, Responsibility and Dem. Govt.
POLI 7920 Internship
CPLN 6050 Land and Urban Economics
CPLN 6090 Community Development
CPLN 6460 Geographic Information Systems for Planning and Policy
AGEC 7110 Agricultural Economic Development
RSOC 6610 Rural Sociology
RSOC 6650 Sociology of Natural Resources and the Environment
RSOC 7620 Sociology of Community
RSOC 7630 Political Economy of Development
*Auburn MPA students completing the graduate certificate are required to complete an internship in the field.
Certificate Coordinator
Dr. Kelly Krawczyk, Associate Professor and MPA Program Director, 334-844-6460
Graduate Certificate in Election Administration
The Graduate Certificate in Election Administration is a 15-credit hour program within the Auburn University Master of Public Administration Program. The certificate requirements include 3 required courses and 2 electives, which are available online.
The curriculum is designed to provide graduate-level students and practicing professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to function effectively in election administration. The certificate can be earned while pursuing an MPA or independently. Courses cover institutional arrangements, law and policy, and critical contemporary issues facing the election administration community. Students are also required to complete an ePortfolio. Read the Student Learning Outcomes.
Curriculum
Required Courses
POLI 6270 Seminar in Election Administration
POLI 6280 Election Regulation and Reform
POLI 7920 Internship*
Electives
POLI 6150 Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
POLI 6290 Public Sector Information, Security, and Risk Management
POLI 6470 Comparative Election Administration
POLI 7520 Program Evaluation
*Practitioners can use the Election Center Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) program certification to fulfill the internship requirement.
ePortfolio
To complete the certificate, students create an ePortfolio, a professional website that demonstrates mastery and showcases knowledge and skills.
For questions about the Graduate Certificate in Election Administration, contact Dr. Kathleen Hale, Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Election Administration.
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service
The Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service is a 15-credit hour program within the Auburn University Master of Public Administration program. The certificate addresses the increasing globalization of public service and prepares students for careers in public service both inside and outside the U.S. It is an interdisciplinary graduate certificate offered by faculty in Public Administration and Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies.
Students may pursue the Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service as degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking students. To earn the graduate certificate, students must complete three required courses and two electives.
Curriculum
Required Courses*
POLI 6380 INGOs and International Organizations
POLI 6390 NGOs and International Development
CADS 6780 International Philanthropy
Electives
POLI 6470 Comparative Election Administration
POLI 6550 Public Administration, Civil Society and Democracy
POLI 6360 Nonprofit Resource Development
POLI 7520 Program Evaluation
*Auburn MPA students completing the graduate certificate are required to complete an internship in the field.
ePortfolio
To complete the certificate, students create an ePortfolio, a professional website demonstrating mastery and showcasing knowledge and skills.
For questions about the Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service, contact Dr. Kelly Krawczyk, Associate Professor and MPA Program Director.
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance is a 15-credit hour program within the Auburn University Master of Public Administration Program. The curriculum prepares graduate-level students and practicing professionals for management and leadership positions in nonprofit organizations, including nonprofit management, governance and resource development positions. The certificate requirements include three required courses and two electives. Students are also required to complete an ePortfolio.
The certificate can be earned while pursuing an MPA or independently. The certificate is aligned with the curricular goals of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
Curriculum
Required Courses*
POLI 6350 Nonprofit Law and Governance
POLI 6360 Nonprofit Resource Development
POLI 6370 Nonprofit Management
Electives
POLI 6150 Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
POLI 6380 INGOs and International Organizations
POLI 6390 NGOs and International Development
POLI 6550 Public Administration, Civil Society and Democracy
POLI 7520 Program Evaluation
*Auburn MPA students completing the graduate certificate are required to complete an internship in the field.
ePortfolio
To complete the certificate, students create an ePortfolio, a professional website that demonstrates mastery and showcases knowledge and skills.
For questions about the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance, contact Dr. Kelly Krawczyk, Associate Professor and MPA Program Director.
Graduate Minor in Community Planning
The Community Planning minor is open to graduate students in any discipline. This minor affords students with interests in planning, development and urban design the opportunity to explore the discipline. Students must complete 9 credit hours of Community Planning coursework and notify the MCP program director of their interest and intentions to complete a Graduate Minor in Community Planning. Students are encouraged to contact the MCP Program Director to discuss prior to enrollment any courses that might best meet the interests and needs of the student. In addition, students must complete and submit the Graduate School Minor Form with the necessary signatures.
For questions about the Graduate Minor in Community Planning, contact Dr. Megan Heim LaFrombois, Associate Professor and Director of the Master in Community Planning program.