PGCert in Public Administration

This graduate certificate is meant for people already working in, or hoping to enter, public or nonprofit organizations. It introduces critical thinking, management, policy and research skills that apply to public service. Evening and weekend classes are held on campus, and students may begin in any term. The certificate can be finished within a year, and the credits can later count toward the full Master of Public Administration. The program shares the MPA mission of educating public service professionals, giving weight to social justice, ethical accountability and involving varied communities in policy work. Prospective students can review the learning outcomes, the course list and the admission steps on the program page, and can request information or begin an application there. Seattle University is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, and its graduate offerings stress ethical practice, service and the needs of the wider community. Faculty advisers help students plan their coursework, practical experience and next steps after the program, and the page links to further guidance for applicants.