Best Political Science and Government graduate certificate programs - Updated 2021

The Political Science designed the International Politics and Practice Capstone Certificate (IPPCC) to educate online learners who lead and serve professionally in the international arena. The program appeals especially to experienced, mid-career professionals in the fields of education, business, government, military, and non-governmental organizations. We teach the IPPCC curriculum entirely online. The IPPCC is a high-quality graduate Capstone Certificate program designed to train students for careers in international politics.

Graduate Certificate in Information, Policy, and Society . Current page: Graduate Certificate in Information, Policy, and Society. This certificate teaches applicant to critically assess cultural forces, the effects of information systems, and societal influence on politics.

The Certificate is designed to encourage motivated students to develop a global perspective on the origins of the current international system, the salient concerns in international relations today, and the emerging challenges humanity will face in the years ahead.

M.A. students in Political Science have the opportunity to earn graduate certificates in a number of programs to complement their degrees. French and Francophone Studies Certificate, an interdisciplinary certificate hosted by the Political Science Department. Contemporary History Certificate through the Contemporary History Institute. Environmental Sustainability Certificate offered through the Environmental Studies Program.

The graduate certificate in nonprofit management is a 12-credit program designed to combine academic rigor with practical relevance. Certificate courses are taught mostly online. The regular and flexible program offerings enable the completion of the program in as little as one academic year, allowing immediate transfer of the knowledge into the field. Admission also is open to applicants pursuing graduate degrees at WSU or other institutions.