To be admitted into the certificate program, if a student is not already enrolled in the MPA program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
For prospective students who do not hold or are not currently enrolled in a master's degree program:

Two or more years of experience as a volunteer or paid staff member in a nonprofit organization, OR
A master's degree in public administration or a related field (such as social work or student affairs administration).
The application process requires students to submit the following materials:

The online Grad School application
Transcripts from your undergraduate institution
A current resume
A letter of recommendation from a professor or professional colleague (such as a supervisor or executive director of a nonprofit organization) who can evaluate your suitability for the certificate program.
A one-page personal statement that addresses why you are interested in the program.
These materials will be reviewed in total to assess whether applicants bring the necessary skills and experiences to succeed in the program.
TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based test. IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 5.0.