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Certificate in Nunavut Public Service Studies
School of Public Policy and Administration

This Certificate program is designed primarily for prospective or practicing public employees in Nunavut 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 transfer student from the Certificate program into the Bachelor of Arts program normally will be required to take at least 10.0 further credits. At least 5.0 of the credits required for the degree must be completed after awarding of the Certificate.

Admission Requirements

The basic admission requirements are the same as for the B.A. degree program. Special consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations.See the Admission Requirements section of the Calendar for more information.

Candidates may be admitted with advanced standing, but must take at least 3.0 credits for the Certificate from Carleton University.

Course Requirements

The following courses are required:

1. 1.0 credit in PADM 1501 and PADM 1502;
2. 1.0 credit in ENGL 1005 [1.0];
3. 1.0 credit in BUSI 1001 and BUSI 2101;
4. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0];
5. 0.5 credit in HIST 1100;
6. 0.5 credit in PSCI 1002.

Academic Standing

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