Graduate Certificate in Peace and Justice Studies

The Peace and Justice Studies, Graduate Certificate is designed for educational professionals working in a variety of educational environments, ranging from PreK-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and non-governmental organizations. This certificate will provide students with the concepts, skills, and values to infuse peace education throughout the curriculum, thereby providing them with greater opportunities to be hired in a variety of educational settings. The Certificate is a 12 semester hour program. The certificate is available to students from any major and courses may be included as part of a master's or doctoral program with the approval of the faculty advisor. Coursework is completed online.

In addition to admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, admission to the certificate program requires the following:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

A well-written statement of purpose describing your background and goals as well as the importance of this certificate program in achieving those goals

Two letters of recommendation regarding your potential for doing graduate level work. Letters should be recommendations from professionals such as an undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal or others who are knowledgeable about your ability to engage in graduate work in this certificate program

The certificate program has selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.

What to Submit with Your Application

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

Statement of purpose

Two letters of recommendation