Students who complete successfully a 12-credit sequence of designated courses are awarded a certificate of advanced professional training. The certificate program is particularly useful for professionals holding a master`s degree in areas such as nursing, education, or social work. Students seeking the Certificate of Advanced Professional Training in Public Administration normally complete four core courses: 26:834:501 Introduction to Public Administration, 26:834:522 Public Organizations, 26: 834:541 Political Economy and Public Administration, and 26:834:542 Government Budgeting Systems.

Certificate students must receive a grade of B or better in each of the certificate courses, and all certificate courses must be taken at Rutgers-Newark.