Innovation for Public Service Certificate

August 31, 2026

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Required Courses (16 credits)

1 credit hour of orientation seminar - Innovation for Public Service

Course ID Course Title Course Description Credit Hours University Catalog
OPP12100 Innovation in Public Service On a weekly basis, students will be exposed to Purdue alumni and practitioners to discuss experiences and career opportunities for STEM students within the public sector or within private industry providing services to the government. Speakers may include those with experience in local or federal government roles, intelligence agencies, and various federal departments such as the Department of State, Department of Energy, and more. Students will learn about emerging technologies relevant to the United States and explore various career paths serving the citizens of the U.S. This course is a requirement for the Innovation in Public Service Certificate and serves as a gateway to a variety of research and internship opportunities relevant to public service. 1 Learn More

At least 9 credit hours of courses selected from the humanities/social sciences/policy area and the technical area, with at least one course in each area.

Selective Courses Credit Hours University Catalog
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6 credit hours of courses in experiential learning.

Experiential Learning in Public Service Description Credit Hours University Catalog
Experiential Learning Credits Student must demonstrate a significant and meaningful experiential activity related to Public Service. 6 Learn More