National Security and Public Policy

General requirements

Candidates for admission to the graduate certificate programs at the Schar School must have a conferred bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.

Additional applicant requirements:

• Graduate application and fee
• 750-1,000-word written statement of your goals and interest in the program
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions attended in the U.S. For international institutions, transcripts may be unofficial but should include cumulative transcripts, degree certificate, individual semester marksheets (if applicable), and diploma (if applicable).
• Two letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation should be from an individual who is qualified to attest to the candidate’s academic potential.
• Additional requirements for applicants with international credentials.