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Graduate Certificate in Federal Policy and Management (Online) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The 13-credit-hour certificate (and minor) in Federal Policy and Management is for students seeking an immersive Washington, D.C. experience, teaching the dynamics of the federal policy environment through coursework, professional development and a required federal internship. The internship requirement can be waived with at least one year of full-time professional experience in federal public affairs.

Faculty: John Glenn College of Public Affairs  |  Duration: 13 credit hours  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Federal policy environment coursework, professional development and a required federal internship in Washington, D.C.

Career pathways

Employment with the federal sector and its stakeholders.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No tests required. Application materials: statement of purpose (250 words or less on why the applicant wants to pursue the programme and how it advances professional goals) and resume/CV. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (equivalent to 79 on the pre-January 2026 scale), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120. Deadlines: Spring 2027 November 1, 2026 (domestic) / September 1, 2026 (international); Summer 2027 March 1, 2027; Autumn 2027 June 1, 2027 (domestic) / April 15, 2027 (international).

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.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Duration: 13 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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