Vermillion,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Techniques for Public Policy in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
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Vermillion United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
6,384
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This certification equips you with essential evaluation, analysis, and statistical methods utilized by professionals across public administration, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other public service fields. Tailored for individuals who frequently assess programs or interpret program data, this program addresses a crucial competency for public and nonprofit sector professionals. Master the art of leveraging data to analyze your organization's past performance and chart its future course, enhancing your capacity to steer your organization forward.
The graduate-level certificate offers working professionals advanced training in data interpretation, statistical methods, and financial analysis. Our curriculum balances theoretical foundations with hands-on applications, featuring courses with broad applicability. We deliver high-caliber education through flexible scheduling, with classes held in late afternoons or evenings to accommodate your professional commitments.
This 12-credit program comprises four graduate courses and can be finished in under two years by taking one course per term. The certificate coursework seamlessly integrates into the Master of Public Administration degree program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
One official transcript (in English or with translation) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an institution with regional accreditation and previous graduate credit and degrees must accompany an application. A transcript verifying receipt of a previous graduate degree may be required for some programs. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the University of South Dakota from the issuing institution(s). An electronic official transcript must be transmitted directly between institutions using the electronic transcript service authorized by the issuing institution. A transcript delivered by the student or issued to the student is not official. For applicants who have received their baccalaureate or graduate degree from USD or from any of the South Dakota Regental institutions, transcripts are available to USD and are not required to be requested by the student.
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework.
TOEFL (IBT): 79
IELTS Academic: 6.0
PTE: 53
Duolingo:105
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Degree awarded from the US
All programs require letters of recommendation, but the number of recommendations may vary. Please see specific graduate program requirements for details. The letters of recommendation are requested in the application and should be submitted by the reference through the application (CAS Evaluator Portal).
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework.
TOEFL (IBT): 79
IELTS Academic: 6.0
PTE: 53
Duolingo:105
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Degree awarded from the US
All programs require letters of recommendation, but the number of recommendations may vary. Please see specific graduate program requirements for details. The letters of recommendation are requested in the application and should be submitted by the reference through the application (CAS Evaluator Portal).
Tuition
USD
6,384