Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Planning, Public Safety, and GIS

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The Graduate Certificate in Planning, Public Safety, and GIS is an option for individuals who do not need a Master’s degree, or who wish to combine a specialization in public administration with a Master’s degree they have already earned or will earn. This certificate is designed to meet the needs of practicing and future public administrators or those in public safety who may want to earn certificates in public administration to gain employment and/or enhance their careers with local, state, or federal government and/or non-profit organizations.

Core Courses

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

CRIM 5002 - GIS, Planning, and Public Service 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 5551 - Introduction to GIS and Mapping Science 3 Credit Hours
PLAN 5704 - Planning Theory and Practice 3 Credit Hours

Planning and Mapping in Public Service

Electives (choose 6 credit hours)

CRIM 6275 - Planning and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 6286 - Internship 1.0 - 6.0 Credit Hours
GEOG 6753 - Advanced GIS and Spatial Analysis 4 Credit Hours
PLAN 5705 - Computers in Politics, Planning, and Management 3 Credit Hours
PLAN 5721 - Housing and Community Development 3 Credit Hours
PLAN 6702 - Land Use Planning 3 Credit Hours
POLS 6200 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management 3 Credit Hours
POLS 6205 - Administrative Law and Procedures 3 Credit Hours
POLS 6286 - Public Administration Internship 3 Credit Hours