Applicants to the certificate program must complete the following admission requirements.
- Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
- Application Fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 paid by credit card is required for each application.
- Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement that answers the following:
- What inspired you to pursue a degree and/or career in public service? Discuss any specific events, experiences (personal, academic, or professional), issue areas, or individuals that have influenced your decision.
- How do you envision using a degree from the Andrew Young School to achieve your professional goals?
- Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
- Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended. Review requirements for submitting transcripts on our website.
Use the HOW TO APPLY button on this page to get started on your application.