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Register By: August 13, 2025
Next Start Date: August 18, 2025

State and Local Government Microcredential Overview

Advance your career with a microcredential in State and Local Government! Gain expertise in policy, decision-making, and urban governance to navigate the complexities of government. Build valuable skills for careers in public service, policy, and administration. 

Credits Breakdowns

Microcredential Hours

6
Credits

Total Credits

6
Credits
  • The total number of credit hours required for an undergraduate microcredential may vary by academic discipline but must require a minimum of 6 credit hours and not more than 9 credit hours.
  • At least 50% of the microcredential requirements must be earned at USI.
  • Coursework taken more than 4 years before the microcredential is awarded cannot be applied.
  • Credit hours earned for a microcredential may be applied toward another degree program. A microcredential, therefore, can be embedded within a larger (e.g. certificate, minor, or major) undergraduate degree program. Academic departments may determine whether coursework taken to complete a microcredential can also be applied to a degree program.
  • Microcredentials may be stand-alone or linked to an existing degree program, allowing for stackability with other microcredentials and certificates toward a degree (i.e., certificate, minor, or major) program.
  • Students earning an undergraduate microcredential are not eligible to participate in commencement exercises, but the credential will be added to their official transcript record.

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Oana I. Armeanu
Associate Professor of Political Science
Chair of Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy Department

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

The undergraduate microcredential in State and Local Government provides insights into the varying roles of the decision-makers and of the key issues that impact the activities of state and local government, and the political environment that affect the public policy process. It equips students with a policy-oriented approach and new skills that will increase their success in the job market. The microcredential also supports those who work or aspire to work in state and local government to advance their careers and develop their competencies.

Evansville Regional Data

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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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