This is a six-course certificate program that is a collaborative effort among this
university, the University System of Georgia, and the University of Munich, Germany.
This program is open to all academic majors. For more information, please contact
Dr. Will Hatcher.
This certificate must be taken in tandem with a formal degree program. Students from all academic majors are eligible to participate so long as they possess a minimum 2.75 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). A student may formally apply to enroll in the program after successful completion of the prerequisites.
This is a four-course (12 hour) certificate program for students who aspire to careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health
and as well as public administration or business, can complete this specialized training
certificate in the first two years of their degree program, prior to applying for internships, shadowing opportunities or focused programs, as well
as before sitting entrance exams. Our students and certificate graduates can feel
confident in their cultural diversity knowledge and skills and will be better prepared
to effectively and empathetically interact with others in the healthcare arena.
For more information, see the course requirements, or contact the Department of Social Sciences at socsci@augusta.edu. This certificate must be taken in tandem with a formal degree program at Augusta University.
The Certificate of Less Than One Year in Legal Studies provides students with foundational
knowledge about the law and the legal profession and helps them develop the academic
and professional skills related to the practice of law, including the ability to think
logically, read critically, and write clearly and persuasively.
For more information, see the course requirements, or contact the Department of Social Sciences at socsci@augusta.edu. This certificate must be taken in tandem with a formal degree program at Augusta University.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership provides students with
the skills specific to the nonprofit sector. It is designed to allow students to develop
the necessary knowledge to manage and lead sustainable nonprofit organizations. The
certificate is directed at individuals in the nonprofit field who already have a bachelor
degree and are seeking to further their knowledge and abilities.
The certificate is a partnership between Augusta University’s Master of Public Administration and Master of Business Administration programs. Currently, the certificate is reserved for students earning a degree in
either one of these programs.
Students interested in the certificate should contact Dr. Wesley Meares.
Public planning and community development are growing fields in the public sector.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Urban Planning and Community Development prepares
students for careers in public planning and development with state, regional, and
local governments. The certificate is directed at individuals working in public administration
who already have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking to further their knowledge and
abilities. By completing the certificate, students learn the following: theories and
practice of urban planning; land-use planning; zoning; economic development planning;
geographic information systems; and grant writing.
Course rEQUIREMENTS