Graduate Certificate in Public Policy

Individuals working in scientific careers must be able to work across disciplinary boundaries to address a myriad of challenges confronting public health, the environment, and technological advancement. Decisions made in the public sector play an increasingly important role in dealing with these challenges. The Graduate Certificate in Science and Public Policy offers students the opportunity to develop skills and expertise to prepare them to effectively participate in future careers at the intersection of science and public policy. The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the political context around policy decisions, particularly in areas of science, technology, health, and the environment. The program also offers students a systematic introduction into the field of policy analysis, giving them the ability to better understand and potentially participate in science policymaking.

Required courses

• PA 8170: Public Policy Processes and Strategies
• PA 8430: Public Policy Analysis
• In addition, the student selects two elective courses (6 credit hours) in consultation with the Truman School's Director of Graduate Studies. The courses may come from the Truman School’s offerings or another MU graduate unit, but must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies before they can be counted towards the certificate.

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