Graduate Certificate Program
Certificate in Nonprofit Administration
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration is a 18 semester-hour certificate based in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. This certificate is designed to provide practical training to nonprofit leaders whose first interests are core fundamentals of management and leadership in the nonprofit sector. The graduate certificate is ideal for professionals with bachelor’s or master’s degrees who wish to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in the area of nonprofit management, program evaluation, governance, policy and other related issues applicable to the nonprofit sector. Credits earned may be applied towards the MPA.
Course descriptions and degree plan requirements are available at the following link: http://catalog.utep.edu/grad/college-of-liberal-arts/political-science/grad-cert-nonprofit-admin/
Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
The Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning is a 18 semester-hour certificate based in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program. The certificate program is aimed at professionals with bachelor’s or master’s degrees who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of planning and at students in the MPA or other master’s or doctoral programs (in fields such as economics, political science, environmental science, and engineering) who wish to incorporate a certificate in planning in their graduate degree program. The certificate is designed for those employed as planners and students interested in a career in planning to provide them with core knowledge in economics, demography, law and administration and the technology (such as GIS) necessary for planning activities.
Course descriptions and degree plan requirements are available at the following link: http://catalog.utep.edu/grad/college-of-liberal-arts/political-science/grad-cert-urban-regional-planning/
