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Tuition
and fees for each track in the program is $595. Since
CPM tracks are often treated as short courses that are
directly related to an individual's professional development,
the courses are frequently paid for by the participant's
organization.
Texas
Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program
- An Overview
The
Texas CPM program is part of the national CPM program
that accredits high quality professional development
for government and not-for-profit managers. A CPM certificate
is awarded to public sector managers that complete the
prescribed course of study. The CPM program is endorsed
by the CENTEX Chapter of the American Society for Public
Administration (ASPA) and has been approved for continuing
education credit by the County Commissioners Education
Committee as mandated by State law; by the Texas Commission
on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCLEOSE),
and by the Texas State Board of Accountancy. Under certain
conditions, CPM completion may earn up to six hours
of academic credit. Completion of the Texas CPM program
provides membership in the Texas Society of Certified
Public Managers and the American Academy of Certified
Public Managers. This certification is widely accepted
by federal, state and local governments as evidence
of professional preparation and accomplishment.
Program
content is presented in seven topical "Tracks."
Each Track combines 24 hours of classroom seminars with
assigned outside readings and applied projects. The
Tracks are described in detail in the following information.
A Track takes two months to complete. The entire program
can be finished in fourteen months. Program content
is presented in seven topical "Tracks." Each
Track combines 24 hours of classroom seminars with assigned
outside readings and applied projects. The Tracks are
described in detail in the following information. A
Track takes two months to complete. The entire program
can be finished in fourteen months.
Seminar
presentations are made by university faculty with a
focus on recent research and developments. Also, outstanding
managers and professionals make presentations based
on their experience and expertise. Textbooks and seminar
materials are provided as part of tuition. There are
no extra program fees or costs beyond the tuition.
Sam Houston State University Continuing Education currently
offers the CPM programs at the City of Houston 's E.B.
Cape Center for Public Works Excellence in downtown
Houston . Both programs meet one and a half days each
month. A participant may enroll at the beginning of
any Track. It is not necessary to take Tracks in any
sequence; however, all Tracks must be completed within
five years to achieve certification.
CPM
Schedules
Track
seminars meet on Thursday and Friday once a month. Thursday
times are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Friday times are
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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