UHM Graduate Studies - Policy Studies

Contact Information

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Public Policy Center
2424 Maile Way
Saunders 723
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4237
Fax: (808) 956-0950
Website

Susan Chandler, PhD
Certificate Program Director
E-mail: chandler@hawaii.edu

Certificate Offered

Graduate Certificate in public policy

Graduate Faculty

List of Faculty

University of Hawai'i Directory

Public Policy

Application Deadlines

Fall	Spring
I — February 1 D — March 1	I — August 1 D — September 1

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Admissions Requirements

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.

Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and 2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

TOEFL Scores - 500/61 or above
TOEFL is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Current UHM Graduate Students
To apply for admission, submit a completed Concurrent Graduate Certificate Application (download form) and application fee to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Overview

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers a graduate certificate program in public policy. This multidisciplinary program targets graduate students in geography, political science, public administration, sociology, social work, and urban and regional planning; as well as public officials and researchers working in policy and legislative settings. Most classes are scheduled in the evenings or weekends to accommodate students who may be working professionals.

The program's curriculum emphasizes public policy theory, knowledge, methods, skills and practice. Students will acquire a set of methodological and quantitative skills necessary for conducting applied analytic research. They will develop the necessary professional capabilities to lead public and private agencies dedicated to enhancing community welfare.

The curriculum consists of a set of required core courses, an elective to be selected based on the student's major area of concentration, a community- or field-based internship, and an integrative seminar. For the seminar, the student will conduct a policy analysis study for an external client on an issue mutually agreed upon by the student, the client and the course instructor. The student will present the final analysis of the issue in a paper that sets forth policy options and "best alternative" recommendations.

Certificate Requirements

Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs at UHM need to meet certificate requirements set by the Graduate Division and their certificate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements < Graduate Certificate. Below are requirements specific to this certificate program.

This certificate program requires 16 credits.

Related Program(s)

geography, global health and population studies, planning studies, political science, public administration, sociology, social work, urban and regional planning

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

2009-11-16

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