Graduate certificate programs require four classes (12 credits) focused within a specific field. Whether you are seeking to expand your knowledge base without committing to a masters degree program or hoping to use the certificate as a way to launch into an MPA or MPP, the certificate gives you flexibility to pick the path most beneficial to you.
In the most recent U.S. News and World Report ranking of graduate programs, the Trachtenberg School is ranked #14 nationwide for public affairs schools and in the top 10 for both public policy analysis and public management and leadership. Your graduate certificate puts you in these highly-regarded courses.
Whether you want to lead a nonprofit, develop state or federal agency budgets, gets your hands dirty in a national park, or apply your knowledge to a government contract, a graduate certificate from the Trachtenberg School will indicate your specialized knowledge in the field and sector of your choice.
