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Certificate in Public Service Studies
School of Public Policy and Administration

The Certificate program is designed primarily for public employees who seek special training in public service subjects at the undergraduate level.

Courses taken for the Certificate may be credited towards a Bachelor of Arts degree. A student transferring into a Bachelor of Arts program will normally be required to take at least 9.0 further credits. At least 5.0 of the credits required for the degree must be completed after the awarding of the Certificate.

Full-time candidates for the Certificate are invited to inquire about possible financial aid.

Admission Requirements

The basic admission requirement is the completion of the OSSD including six OACs or equivalent, with an overall average of 60 percent or better. Special consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations.

Candidates may be admitted with advanced standing, but must complete at least 4.0 credits, including all core courses, for the Certificate at Carleton University.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree are not eligible for admission to the Certificate program. They are encouraged, however, to investigate the undergraduate and graduate degree and diploma programs offered by the School.

Academic Standing

To qualify for the Certificate, the candidate must obtain a grade of C or better in at least half of the credits taken at Carleton University for the certificate.

Course Requirements (6.0 credits)

The following courses are required and the following order is suggested:

1. 1.0 credit in Political Science (PSCI 1001 and PSCI 1002) or PSCI 1000[1.0];

2. 1.0 credit in Economics ECON 1000[1.0];

3. 1.0 credit from History HIST 1300[1.0], HIST 2303[1.0], HIST 2304[1.0] or HIST 2305[1.0];

4. 1.0 credit in Political Science (PSCI 2002 and PSCI 2003), or PSCI 2000[1.0];

5. 0.5 credit in Political Science PSCI 3401;

6. 1.5 credits chosen in consultation with the Director according to the needs of the student.