Public Policy Analysis

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Jan-2023

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Duration 6 month(s)

Next Intake 3-Jan-2023

Public Policy Analysis

About

Program

Program	Expected Length	Project and/or thesis	Course based
Graduate certificate in Public Policy Analysis	6 months minimum (full-time)

The Public Policy Analysis Certificate provides students with a foundation in public policy analysis, development, and implementation. Throughout the program, students develop analytical skills and gain a solid understanding of the basics of public policy development and implementation. This certificate is designed for those directly involved in policy analysis development or those involved in policy decisions, who want to increase their understanding of overall policy processes.

All students must complete the following course (three credit units):

JSGS 806 Public Policy Analysis

All students must complete two of the following elective courses (six credit units):

JSGS 805 Economics for Public Policy Analysis
JSGS 807 Statistics for Public Managers
JSGS 818 Program Evaluation
JSGS 819 Gender and Public Policy
JSGS 822 Comparative Public Policy
JSGS 864 Social Policy: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
JSGS 867 Advanced Policy Analysis

The JSGS certificate programs at the University of Saskatchewan schedules an academic break during the Summer term, which runs July through August. There are no course offerings available during this time.

Please note that only those registered in the Graduate certificate in Public Policy Analysis will earn the certificate. The certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program and the courses can be applied to the completion of the Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate (G.Cert.)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 86 is required with a minimum score of 20 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

Application deadlines

Applications to Graduate Certificate programs are accepted on an ongoing basis and are reviewed in the order in which they are completed. Therefore, it is to your advantage to submit a completed application as early as possible, as enrollment is limited. The admission process is competitive and late application submissions may be at a disadvantage.

Entry is possible in any term (September/Fall, January/Winter, and May/Spring).

The latest application deadline for Fall Term entry is May 1 for international students and July 1 for domestic students.
The latest application deadline for Winter Term entry is September 1 for international students and November 1 for domestic students.
The latest application deadline for Spring Term entry is January 1 for international students and March 1 for domestic students.

To meet these deadlines, all components of your application must be received by the dates above. Applications that are incomplete will not be reviewed nor will they be deferred to future terms.

JSGS does not recommend graduate certificate programs to international students for the following reasons:
The certificates are only 3 courses (9 credit units) in length, and to be considered a full-time student, you must register in 6 credit units (2 courses) per term.
For example, if a graduate certificate student wants to maintain full-time status, the maximum time in the graduate certificate program would be 6 months if starting in January (encompasses Winter and Spring terms), or 8 months if starting in May (encompasses Spring and Fall terms) or September (encompasses Fall and Winter terms), and a student would need to take a fourth course and pay additional tuition to have full-time status in each term.
JSGS cannot guarantee that courses required for our graduate certificate programs will be available each term.
If a required course is unavailable, it can affect the opportunity for full-time studies.

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

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Completing the application

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