Apply for a Graduate Certificate

You will find our graduate certificate programs — from clinical trials management to homeland security—personally rewarding and professionally helpful. Some students find that pursuing a certificate program inspires further study; their certificate credits are applicable to a graduate degree program at Thomas Edison State College.

To apply, you must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 

If you’re applying for a graduate certificate in nursing, follow directions explained in the School of Nursing section.

For other graduate certificate programs, follow these steps:

1. Plan to apply six weeks before the date the term starts.

2. Explore our graduate certificate programs.

3. Complete Part 1 of the application.  Applicants must submit a current resume.

4. Have transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended sent directly to the College.

5. If you are an international student whose primary language is not English, submit your TOEFL scores. These must come directly from the College Board.

6. Expect an answer within two weeks from the receipt of the completed application.

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