Policy Informatics (Graduate Certificate)
Civic Engagement, Data Mining
Data-driven change is within your reach. You'll be prepared to evaluate complex public problems and implement innovative policy solutions at the intersection of technology and information. Coursework and hands-on projects unleash your potential to drive meaningful results and shape a better future.
The policy informatics certificate program provides knowledge and skills to students seeking careers in which they can use informatics tools, models and simulations to help individuals and groups deliberate and evaluate policy decisions. The program places emphasis on theories and research concerning decision-making, complexity theory and visualization of quantitative and qualitative information, collective intelligence, behavioral economics, and persuasive technologies.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
15 credit hours
Required Core (9 credit hours) Restricted Electives (6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
PAF 505 Public Policy Analysis
PAF 513 Foundations of Data Science I: Introduction to Data Programming in R (3)
PAF 514 Foundations of Data Science II: Data Wrangling (3)
PAF 510 Foundations of Program Evaluation I: Multiple Regression (3)
PAF 515 Foundations of Data Science III: Project Management (3)
PAF 516 Community Analytics (3)
PAF 540 Advanced Policy Analysis (3)
PAF 571 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Analysis (3)
PAF 582 E-Public Administration (3)
PAF 591 Topic: Complexity in Public Policy and Management (3)
PAF 591 Topic: Introduction to Policy Informatics (3)
Students should review the certificate requirements and required courses on the School of Public Affairs website. Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") and to have no more than one grade below a "B-" in courses taken to complete the certificate program.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- a statement of career and educational goals
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa first need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered to this certificate program.
All materials are submitted online through the graduate admission application.
Students should see the program website for application deadlines.
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Graduates are prepared to pursue a career in a field related to public administration or public policy, particularly in the areas of participatory governance and public engagement. Possible positions include manager or policy analyst in a local, state or federal agency; nonprofit organization; or private organization that interfaces with the public sector.
School of Public Affairs
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
