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Public Policy — the actions of government and its partners in the nonprofit and private sectors — is the keystone of politics and public administration. The creation, adoption and implementation of public policy is a complex process that requires skills in analysis, reasoning and argumentation — what we call evidence-based policy advocacy. Make the most of your skills by gaining tools to advocate for realistic, effective and responsible public policy.

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Application Information

• Current NC State Graduate Students only need to fill out the  form and submit it to the Policy Analysis Program Coordinator, Dr. Jeff Diebold at jcdiebol@ncsu.edu to apply to add the certificate program. Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing.
• Certificate-Only Students (non-degree or non-NC State graduate students) will .

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last two years (last 60 credits) of undergraduate study and will submit transcripts as part of their application.

Applicant Information

• Delivery Method: On-Campus
• Entrance Exam: None
• Interview Required: None

Application Deadlines

The certificate program enrolls year-round (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) provided courses are available. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

• ¹ó²¹±ô±ô:ÌýMay 1
• Spring and Summer: December 1

Plan Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses		15
±Ê´¡Ìý507	The Public Policy Process
±Ê´¡Ìý509	Applied Political Economy
±Ê´¡Ìý511	Public Policy Analysis
Select two electives 1
Total Hours		15

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Policy courses from any program - approved by coordinator

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