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The Certificate in Public and Social Service Transportation emerges from the
demand for individuals who have knowledge and skills specific to transportation
administration. The certificate program will appeal to individuals currently
working or plan to work in public/nonprofit and social transportation services.
The Certificate in Public and Social Service Transportation is open to all
majors. The curriculum emphasizes the role transportation plays in the social
and economic health of a local community and Ohio in general. Transportation
services include those provided by local and state governments and provided by
nonprofit corporations. Students will gain an understanding of transit
administration, decision-making, intersectorial and interorganizational
collaboration, organizational development, resource allocation, and
accountability within the context of developing and operating transportation
systems.
Admissions Requirements
Credit Hours Completed
- Junior standing or higher
Grade Point Average
Prerequisites- Complete Area One and Three of the General Education Requirements
Overview
Program Goal:
- Develop administration knowledge and skills needed to plan, organize, and implement transit services and programs.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how different institutional structures fund and provide transportation in rural and urbanized settings.
- Learn how to utilize administration principles to start-up, expand, improve, and implement public and social service transportation systems.
- Understand the role transportation plays in the social and economic health of a community.
- Learn to analyze the effectiveness of programs and services and forecast future demand.
- Become familiar with transportation administration practices through agency internships.
Requirements
Students are required to complete 24 hours of coursework: 16 hours of required courses and 8 hours of electives selected
with the approval of the certificate program director. A transit internship is required but may be waived on a case-by-case
basis by the program director and replaced by an approved course from the electives. Students are encouraged, but not
required, to take GEO 455 Geography of Transportation.
Students seeking the Certificate in Public and Social Service Transportation should contact: the Chair of the Department of Urban Affairs and Geography,225 Millett Hall, (937) 775-4451.
Course Requirements
Required Courses (12 to 16 Credit Hours)
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URS 423
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Transit Fiscal and Regulatory Management (4 hrs)
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URS 424 |
Rural and Urban Public Transit (4 hrs) |
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URS 425 |
Foundations of Public and Social Service Transportation (4 hrs) |
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URS 492 |
Transportation Internship (4 hrs) |
Elective Courses (8 to 12 Credit Hours)
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URS 346
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Public Personnel Admin (4 hrs) |
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URS 423 |
Issues in Urban Admin (4hrs) |
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URS 424 |
Issues in Urban Planning (4 hrs) |
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URS 425 |
Issues in Urban Development (4 hrs) |
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URS 450 |
Ethics in the Public Service (4 hrs) |
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GEO 343 |
Concepts in Urban Geography (4 hrs) |
Student Performance
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required and elective
courses, and pass the internship, if required. To qualify for the Public and
Social Service Transportation Certificate students present a portfolio of their
work to the Public and Social Service Certificate committee. The portfolio will
contain one written paper from each of the required courses and evidence of
learning from elective courses. The committee will be comprised of the Director
of the certificate program and two additional members. These members may come
from the faculty or transportation agencies. In addition, students will be
eligible to receive a special certificate of achievement from the Ohio Department
of Transportation.
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