Graduate Certificate in Risk Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Anticipate crises before they happen. Respond effectively when they do. Develop the expertise to lead your organization through difficult situations with a graduate certificate in Risk Sciences.

Faculty: College of Communication and Information | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

After completing this graduate certificate, you will be able to: Design and implement risk communication campaigns. Develop and evaluate organizational risk assessments and crisis communication plans.

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Admission to the program requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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