Planning and Policy Analysis CAS

The Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Planning and Policy Analysis is a post master’s credential that allows graduate students on the University at Albany campus to deepen their technical work with applied policy analytic and planning courses. In many ways, the CAS is like a doctoral degree in that it requires advanced specialized coursework, except without the specific research and dissertation requirements.  The program provides students with the opportunity to achieve greater technical skill and depth in a field associated with their master’s study. 

Degree Level: CAS

Department: Public Administration and Policy

School or College: Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Required Credentials: Transcripts, Resume, Statement of background and goals, 3 Letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: June 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: November 15

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: N/A

Grad Bulletin URL: http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/public_admin_planning_policy_certificate.htm