Admission Requirements

Application deadlines:

• April 1 for Fall
• November 1 for Spring

In addition to the criteria below, applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements .

• Statement of purpose - Please discuss in 1,200 words or less your reasons for pursuing a graduate certificate in human rights, and your academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, and must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Letter of recommendation - This letter should come from someone who can speak to your academic and professional preparation for program success.
• Resume or curriculum vitae - Please make sure all educational background and professional history is current with degrees earned, institutions attended, majors, and GPAs.