Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

UH Offers PA Certificate and Masters Degree Programs

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): September 23,
1997 – The University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM) is announcing
that the 1998/1999 Certificate and Masters Degree Programs in Public
Administration are opened for interested applicants. The deadline for
filing application is January 15, 1998, according to Program Director
Richard C. Pratt.

Both Programs require a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
college or university. The Programs are designed to increase
leadership capabilities of people working in governmental and other
public service-related organizations in Hawai’i and the Pacific.
Individuals committed to public service who have some managerial or
administrative experience are encouraged to apply for admission. Each
class is made up of professionals from Hawai’i and the Region who
have a range of backgrounds and responsibilities who will study a
diversity of topics with a number of faculty members and community
guests. They are encouraged to learn from one another and solidify
long-term professional associations, and develop their own area of
interest.

Interested persons are advised to contact the University of
Hawai’i at Manoa, College of Social Sciences, Telephone: (808)
956-3687 or Fax: (808) 956-9571.