University Certificate - Public Administration

Program Description This program is designed for people who are interested in working for the public and para-public sectors, community organizations, social agencies, and advocacy groups. It may also be of interest to private-sector employees who are in contact with government, and those interested in gaining knowledge about public administration and public policy. We are currently living through the greatest period of change in the history of Canada. As our legal, political, and economic systems are transformed, so are our laws and public policies. The Certificate in Public Administration also offers concentrations in Municipal Government, International Studies, Law and Policy Studies, First Nations Affairs as well as the general certificate. Each concentration option consists of 33 credits made up of combinations of Political Science and possibly Economics, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology and Mi’kmaq Studies courses appropriate to the concentration option.