Local Government 

• Livonia
  

Graduate Certification in Local Government Management

The Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management is a five-course (13 credit hours) curriculum that is flexible enough to meet the needs of both pre-career and in-service individuals. Taking only one class per term, this certificate program may be completed in 16 months. Should program graduates seek to continue their studies, certificate credits transfer directly into the master's in public administration degree requirements.

Career Opportunities
This graduate certificate is designed to meet the professional needs of general management employees in local governments (municipal, township, and county) including private citizens who are interested in local policy issues and who may be involved in neighborhood associations or local advisory boards. Individuals changing from entry-level, nonprofessional, professional or technical roles to managerial roles will find this certificate program beneficial.

Number of Credits

• 13 credit hours
  

Program of Study
This curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge in local government management, as well as enough flexibility for students to pursue individual interests. Students must complete four required courses and select one of the electives listed below.

• PLSC 510 Modern Public Administration (3)
• PLSC 515 Public Personnel Administration (3)
• PLSC 540 Public Budget Administration (3)
• PLSC 625 Local Government Management (2)
  

• PLSC 565 Studies in State and Local Government (2)
• PLSC 645 Intergovernmental Relations (2)
• PLSC 650 Urban Poverty Policy (2)
• PLSC 655 Politics of Local Planning (2)

Accreditation
All courses in the graduate public management certificate programs at EMU are part of the fully accredited master’s in public administration program.

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