Graduate Certificate Options
Many students pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at WKU choose elective courses that allow them to also complete a graduate certificate. The Department of Political Science offers a graduate certificate in Local Government Administration for students interested in careers in local and regional planning and economic development as well as local government management. Other WKU graduate certificates that are particularly relevant for MPA students include:
- Communicating in Organizations
- Emergency Management Disaster Science
- Nonprofit Administration
- Organizational Leadership
For more information, contact Dr. Shannon Vaughan at shannon.vaughan@wku.edu or (270)745-4559.
Your Future Begins Here
The MPA program prepares graduate students from diverse backgrounds to be productive leaders and managers in public service by sharing knowledge, encouraging excellence in research and practice, and fostering an environment of professionalism within the communities we serve.
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