94.5 Government Studies

The mission of Government Studies is to promote good governance through teaching, research and service and to advance the practice of community-university engagement. Government Studies provides professional continuing education for public administrators, government officials and practitioners. Through a combination of online and face-to-face teaching methods Government Studies programming provides a unique opportunity for government administrators throughout Canada to connect and share ideas and expertise. The Government Studies unit works closely with local government associations (elected and appointed), federal and provincial government departments, the University of Alberta, and other postsecondary institutions. Government Studies conducts engaged research with an emphasis on local, provincial and federal government, pressing public policy, and public administration issues. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/government-studies, e-mail govstudy@ualberta.ca, or phone toll-free number 1 877 686-4625.

94.5.1 Local Authority Administration

The National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) Level I and II programs focus on the fundamental theories relating to the ideas, structure, and processes that define local government administration. This two-level certificate program is offered entirely online and available to local government administrators across Canada. The NACLAA Level I credential is equivalent to the Local Government Certificate program (LGP) and requires completion of eight courses. Level II requires four additional courses. Completion of both the NACLAA Level I (LGP) and Level II, fulfills the educational requirements for the provincial professional designation of Certified Local Government Manager, which is conferred by the Society of Local Government Managers of Alberta. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/government-studies/naclaa, or phone (780) 492-6914 or (780) 492-2870.

94.5.2 Applied Land Use Planning

The Certificate in Applied Land Use Planning is designed for practicing professionals involved in municipal planning development and bylaw enforcement. The applied and academically-based curriculum provides solid theoretical grounding while ensuring that practitioners can apply theory to practice. Land use planning is based on a multidisciplinary body of knowledge including: planning, geography, landscape architecture, environmental science, and use of Geographic Information Systems. The certificate is comprised of 8-10 courses. A combination of face-to-face and online instruction is used in delivering the program. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/government-studies/alup, or phone (780) 492-3158 or (780) 492-5532.

94.5.3 Information Access and Protection of Privacy

The Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy provides an overview of access and privacy legislation and the application of access and privacy principles. It is comprised of five courses. The program is relevant to both the public and private sectors and is offered entirely via online delivery. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/government-studies/iapp, or phone (780) 492-5052 or (780) 492-2862.