received this year's Dr. Tai R. Shin and


a Rising Star Alumni Award on Friday,

Child Advocacy Studies Minor
The CAST (Child Advocacy Studies) minor was created as a collaborative approach to training and educating front line professionals and the next generation of child welfare practitioners. The core UIS CAST courses are certified by the ZERO Abuse Project and UIS CAST students are eligible for a certificate as proof of their knowledge, skills and abilities in child maltreatment prevention and intervention. Upon completion of the 15-hour minor, students are eligible to receive credit for both the minor at UIS as well as the certificate awarded externally.
Public Sector-Labor Relations Graduate Certificate
This program is not accepting applications for the Certificate in Public Sector Labor Relations at this time.
Public Procurement Management Graduate Certificate
Public procurement is a sub-field of public administration emphasizing purchasing, supply chain management and project management through practical strategies, proper planning and collaborative execution.
The National Institute for Public Procurement accredits the certificate. It prepares students with the coursework necessary to become a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
Public Policy, MPP - Policy Analysis
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program will provide you with the analytical skill, decision-making frameworks and subject matter expertise to address complex policy questions. You will graduate with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Public Policy, MPP - Social Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program will provide you with the analytical skill, decision-making frameworks and subject matter expertise to address complex policy questions. You will graduate with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Public Policy, MPP - Child Advocacy and Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program will provide you with the analytical skill, decision-making frameworks and subject matter expertise to address complex policy questions. You will graduate with the following knowledge, skills and abilities: