Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration Leadership
Program at a Glance
SCHOOL
School of Undergraduate Studies
PROGRAM
Public Administration Leadership
TOTAL UNITS
18
FORMAT
Online, Hybrid
SPRING ’27 FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 14, 2026
TUITION
Program Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration Leadership is a fast-track certificate program designed to hone student skills teach the subtle intricacies of the public sector.
With a certificate in public administration leadership, students will learn to:
- Analyze the social, economic, political, environmental, labor, agricultural, health, technical, educational, immigration, security and other issues which have become endemic to today’s rapidly evolving government and nonprofit sectors
- Determine what innovative techniques make public service delivery more effective, efficient, economical, responsive, transparent, predictable and participatory.
This program is pending approval by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is not yet eligible for VA education benefits.
Veteran students interested in this program are encouraged to speak with an admissions advisor about their options.
Admission Requirements
Curriculum
The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Leadership requires completion, with a “C” average or better, of the following 18 units at Golden Gate. For further information, refer to Admission to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment.
Required Courses — 18 Units
Any five from the following:
