Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study
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Northwestern University’s Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study offer unique opportunities for targeted study in specific fields. Each certificate is designed around a specialized area of focus, allowing you to explore new trends in your field, stay current with the latest advances, or refresh your skills in preparation for a career change. Most courses are offered online asynchronously — you can learn on your schedule from anywhere. A master's degree is required for admission to these programs. Please see the “additional information” section of each certificate for more information about additional application requirements.
Please note that courses completed in the certificate program cannot be transferred to the corresponding graduate degree.
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If you don't have a master's degree, graduate certificate programs offer an opportunity for targeted graduate level study that can also be applied to a full degree program.
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