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7th Ave. (480) 377-4050 619 N. 7th Ave.  Phoenix, AZ 85007
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
East Valley (480) 377-4150 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 15  Mesa, AZ 85204
Lifelong Learning Center (480) 377-4250 12535 Smokey Dr.  Surprise, AZ 85374
Luke Air Force Base (480) 377-4010 7383 N. Litchfield Rd.  Glendale, AZ 85309
Northern (480) 377-4200 1715 West Northern Ave.  Phoenix, AZ 85032
School of Dental Hygiene (480) 377-4100 1150 E. Washington St.  Phoenix, AZ 85034
Scottsdale Adult Learning Center (480) 941-5166 1170 N. 86th Way  Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tempe (480) 517-8540 2323 W. 14th St.  Tempe, AZ 85281

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Online Public Administration 

Earn Your Public Administration Certificate!

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Public Administration is designed to train employees of government agencies and those seeking employment or advancement in government agencies. Students will be presented with information to 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.

CIPS Code: 44.0401

Certificate of Completion in Public Administration

Required Courses 15
Course # Course Title Credits
BPCxxx
CISxxx
Any Business-Personal Computers course (3) OR
Any Computer Information Systems course (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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