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Policy Making Microcredential Overview

The microcredential in policy making is comprised of two courses (six credits) from the graduate public administration curriculum. Students who earn the graduate microcredential in policy making will understand the political and legal dynamics of public policy creation and implementation. As a result of the microcredential, they will be credentialed to be a part of policy making in local, state and federal government.

Credits Breakdowns

Microcredential Hours

6
Credits

Total Credits

6
Credits
  • The total number of credit hours required for a graduate microcredential may vary by academic discipline but must require a minimum of 1 credit hour and not more than 8 credit hours.
  • At least 50% of the microcredential requirements must be earned at USI.
  • Coursework taken more than 7 years before the microcredential is awarded cannot be applied, unless a Petition to Validate an Expired Graduate Course has been approved.
  • Microcredentials may be stand-alone or linked to an existing degree program. A microcredential, therefore, may be embedded within a larger degree program and stacked with other microcredentials and certificates toward a degree (i.e. master’s) program. Academic departments may determine whether coursework taken to complete a microcredential can also be applied to a degree program.
  • Students earning a graduate microcredential are not eligible to participate in commencement exercises, but the credential will be added to their official transcript record.
Course Checksheet View in Bulletin
  1. Submit an online application and $40 application fee.
  2. Upload INSERT PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (for example: current resume, personal statement, writing sample, etc.)
  3. Submit transcripts to Graduate Studies.
    1. Read the full transcript policy by clicking here.
    2. Official transcripts are required only from the institution at which your highest degree was earned. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed from the previous institution to Graduate.Studies@usi.edu or the previous institutions e-transcript portal, if applicable (i.e. Parchment or National Student Clearing House).
    3. Submit an unofficial transcript for the highest degree earned via application status page or by email to Graduate.Studies@usi.edu.
    4. Applicants who wish to seek transfer credit for graduate coursework, where applicable, must submit an official transcript from the institution where that work was completed.
    5. Official International course-by-course evaluated transcripts must be sent from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member to the School of Graduate Studies by email (Graduate.Studies@usi.edu) or the evaluators transcript portal (if applicable).
    6. Mailed transcripts can be sent to this address: School of Graduate Studies
      University of Southern Indiana
      8600 University Blvd.
      Evansville, IN 47712
  4. International applicants may be required to submit:
    1. An official IELTS or TOEFL score no less than two years old.
    2. Copy of current Visa or Passport.
    3. Additional information and requirements can be found by clicking here.

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Trent A. Engbers
Professor of Political Science and Public Administration
Director of the Master of Public Administration Program

Career Outlook

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Students who earn the graduate micro-credential in policy making will understand the political and legal dynamics of public policy creation and implementation. They are prepared to participate in the policy-making process from the chambers of power to grassroots movements. Jobs in policy making range from elected officials to lobbyists to public administrators who work to implement public policy.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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