Graduate Certificate in Collaborative Governance
Program Overview
Collaborative Governance (Certificate)
Overview
Collaborative governance involves multiple stakeholders coming together to collaborate and resolve challenges that affect them all. The Graduate Certificate in Collaborative Governance prepares you not only to participate in such collaborations but also to manage them effectively. It's designed for those who work in government, the nonprofit sector and the corporate world - all settings where cooperation with other institutions, stakeholders and the public is necessary. If you're enrolled in any master's or doctoral program at the University of Arizona, you may add the certificate. You may also choose Collaborative Governance as a concentration in the Master of Public Administration program.
Coursework Location(s)
- Main/Tucson
Minimum Credit Units
- 12 Units
Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.
Department / Academic Unit
- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Degree
- Graduate Certificate
Graduate College Admissions Requirements
- An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
- Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.
Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.