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Ann Ott Adult Learning Center (480) 377-4300 1801 S. 12th St.  Phoenix, AZ 85034
Avondale (480) 377-4400 420 N. Central Ave.  Avondale, AZ 85323
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Scottsdale Adult Learning Center (480) 941-5166 1170 N. 86th Way  Scottsdale, AZ 85257
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Certificate of Completion in Public Administration

The Certificate of Completion in Public Administration is designed to train employees of government agencies and those seeking employment or advancement in government agencies. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of communication, organizational behavior, teamwork and finance as well as computer usage. The history, present, and future of public administration will also be addressed.

Certificate of Completion in Public Administration

Required Courses 15
Course # Course Title Credits
BPCxxx
CISxxx		 Any Business-Personal Computers course(s) (3) OR
Any Computer Information Systems course(s) (3)		 3
PAD101 Survey of Public Administration 3
PAD107 Public Finance Administration 3
PAD122 * Public Sector/Human Resources Management 3
PAD170 Public Sector Organizational Behavior 3
Click any of the above course #'s for detailed information and register for it today! **

Notes

  • The total amount of credits required for this certificate is 15.
  • Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
  • Minimum GPA: 2.00
  • * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
  • xxx Indicates any module 
  • ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information

Program Competencies

  1. Explain how the trend of government moving to privatization affects intergovernmental relations. (PAD101)
  2. Describe the changes in public service over the last thirty years and discuss future trends. (PAD101)
  3. Explain the budgeting process and the roles of various public sector budget offices. (PAD107)
  4. Summarize financial restraint and auditing in both the public and private sectors. (PAD107)
  5. Summarize the following processes: Human resources, performance appraisal, collective bargaining, and grievances. (PAD122)
  6. Define equal employment opportunity and cite landmark cases dealing with it. (PAD122)
  7. Explain organizational behavior in the public sector. (PAD170)
  8. Explain the relationship between attitudes and behavior as well as job satisfaction and behavior. (PAD170)

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