Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
Gain Important Public Service Skills with an Online Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
While political figures are often seen as the face of the U.S. government, the public administrators are the unsung heroes. They handle the critical tasks that make our country run smoothly.
We want to help you excel in the public administration field. Our 100% online Graduate Certificate in Public Administration is designed to train you in the financial, social, professional, and administrative issues our government commonly sees. By earning a public administration certificate, you will gain marketable credentials to meet job requirements of administrative roles.
You will study an in-depth view of essential principles within public service. You will understand how to merge business and governmental concepts to run a government operation efficiently. By receiving a certificate in public administration, you are helping your country reach its fullest potential.
What Will You Study in the Online Graduate Certificate in Public Administration?
We understand that sometimes it isn’t possible to put your life completely on pause to further your education. With no set login times, our 100% online certificate allows you to study at a pace that fits your schedule. Through our Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, you will learn in-demand skills such as:
- Creating an efficient organizational work structure
- Developing practical plans to follow through with policy changes
- Financial, operational, and governmental skills needed for the public sector
Throughout your time at Liberty, you will see a biblical worldview implemented into every part of your academic experience. With the mission of Training Champions for Christ, we have designed classes that will prepare you to make a difference in your career path.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s certificate in public policy or criminal justice.
Benefits of the Online Public Administration Graduate Certificate
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 Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete your Graduate Certificate in Public Administration online in as little as 1 semester.
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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity
