Community Advocacy (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate in community advocacy is designed for public affairs and advocacy professionals interested in updating their digital communications and grassroots organizing skills. Students in the program learn to understand and employ grassroots techniques to mobilize citizens to seek policy outcomes at the state and local levels. They also learn how to generate digital content and create social media campaigns on behalf of their professional affiliation or organization. The certificate is designed for working professionals and all classes are held Monday-Thursday evenings at our Foggy Bottom campus.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Certificate Programs, College of Professional Studies | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes PMGT 6402 Applied Political Communications; PMGT 6410 Grassroots Engagement; PMGT 6470 Digital Content Creation; PMGT 6472 Maximizing Social Media.

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Entry requirements

Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references; at least one academic reference for those who graduated within the last five years. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent eva

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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