Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration
Enhance Your Knowledge of Government Policy and Procedure by Earning an Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration
Do you want to add value to your résumé and gain a deeper understanding of government processes and policies? With Liberty University’s public administration certificate, you can accomplish both of these goals in as little as 6 months! Gain useful knowledge in the relationship between government and business and how to best utilize or carry out the laws and regulations in place today.
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration was designed with your future in mind. Each online business and government class within our certificate program is taught through the lens of a biblical worldview so you can prepare to thrive in your career and your personal relationship with the Lord. Take the first step toward a rewarding career by earning a certificate in public administration!
What Will You Study in Our Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration?
The courses in this certificate provide training in the various forms of government and their impact on society, individual communities, and the private business sector. Additionally, your professors will introduce you to key public administration concepts like fiscal policies, taxation, and budgeting.
You will also study:
- Government regulation of business
- Organizational behavior
- Public finance and budgeting
You may also be interested in exploring our certificate in paralegal studies or our bachelor’s degree in government.
Benefits of the Online Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration in as little as 2 semesters.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
