Georgetown Public Policy Institute

Homeland Security Certificate Admissions & Costs

The application deadline for the Spring 2009 semester start is October 1, 2008.
 
Certificate Application Materials
Prospective applicants should submit an online application or paper application from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
 
Non-refundable Application Fee
Resume
Statement of Purpose*
Official Transcripts (all prior institutions)
Official Recommendations (2)
TOEFL/IELTS (required for all non-native English speakers)
 
*Address intellectual interests and professional and academic goals. Carefully explain how the Homeland Security certificate specifically fits into your future academic and professional plans (not to exceed 500 words)
 
Send application materials to:
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Attn: Credentials - Homeland Security Certificate
Georgetown University
Box 571005
Intercultural Center, Suite 302
3700 O Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20057-1005
 
The application fee is $75 for online applicants, and $75 for paper applicants, payable by check made out to Georgetown University.
 
All parts of applications (including recommendations and transcripts) must reach us by the application deadline.   

Certificate Application Requirements

 
Admission to the graduate school requires that applicants have achieved at least a B (3.0) average in attaining their bachelor's degree.
 
This is an interdisciplinary program and does not require an extensive background in the security studies or public policy.
 

Cost

The Homeland Security Certificate is a stand alone certificate program within the Security Studies Program and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. The 2008-2009 tuition rate is $1465.00 per credit.
 
Certificate = 5 courses (3 credits each) = $21,975.00
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