Public Administration

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Public Administration program is designed to meet the needs of employees of government or non-profit agencies and those desiring employment or advancement. The program covers the history, present, and future of public administration. Courses include topics on public policy, finance, human resources, organizational behavior, and government. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Public Administration is also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Academic Plan Code
5691
Total credits required
18
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
  1. Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
  2. Explain how public policy is developed and implemented.
  3. Compare and contrast careers in public service.
  4. Explain the policies, rules, regulations, and ethics of public finance.
  5. Explain the laws, procedures, and practices of human resources in the public sector.
  6. Explain organizational behavior in the public sector.
  7. Apply knowledge of the United States political history, process, and practices to inform professional decision-making in the public sector.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
$59,190

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
PAD100 21st Century Public Policy and Service Gateway course 3
PAD170 Public Sector Organizational Behavior 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PAD122 Public Sector Human Resources Management 3
PAD107 Public Finance Administration 3
POS110 American National Government IAM, SB 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
PAD100 21st Century Public Policy and Service Gateway course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PAD122 Public Sector Human Resources Management 3
PAD170 Public Sector Organizational Behavior 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PAD107 Public Finance Administration 3
POS110 American National Government IAM, SB 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

  • IAM = Institutions of the Americas
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://riosalado.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5691-RSC06
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Public Administration

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