How to Apply
Step 1: Gather the following materials
- A typed letter of application (250-word maximum) describing relevant work and volunteer experience as well as transferable skills, knowledge of the field and commitment to professional growth
- A resume listing education and applicable experience
- One set of (official or unofficial) transcripts for each school indicated on your resume
- TOEFL scores if you are a non-native English speaker (see Requirements tab above)
Step 2: Apply
Submit an application packet that includes:
- The application form (PDF)
- The materials listed in step 1
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
Application Deadline
The program begins in September 2017. We are accepting applications until 5 p.m. on August 10, 2017.
About the Application Process
We’ll contact you by early September to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program.
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your first-term course, including information on paying your course fee. Your course fee is due four weeks before the first class.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree from a four-year, accredited institution, combined with a minimum of two years of work experience in a related field.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
If you are a non-native English speaker, you'll need one of the following minimum test scores to participate in this program:
- 106 on the TOEFL iBT (including a minimum subscore of 26 on the Speaking section)
- 623 on the TOEFL PBT
- 263 on the TOEFL CBT
International Students
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
You must have access to a computer, and we recommend a high-speed internet connection.
EARNING THE CERTIFICATE
You earn the certificate by successfully completing four of the seven courses. Students must earn a grade of at least 2.7 in each course and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. You are expected to complete the program within seven quarters. For more information, see Completing Your Program.