Graduate Certificate Programs

Cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and experiential learning are all at the heart of our work in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University. That’s why we offer an array of graduate certificates designed to engage with the latest thinking in fields such as public policy, nonprofit leadership, information ethics, urban analytics, and security and resilience.
Earn your certificate in one year by taking courses on campus, online, or in a hybrid modality. Our stand-alone graduate certificate programs are ideal for busy professionals seeking to expand their skills, and current Northeastern graduate students can also choose to supplement their education by pursuing a specialized credential.
In a CSSH certificate program, you will prepare to make an impact in the real world and take on new career opportunities by learning from our faculty of internationally recognized experts. You will become a member of Northeastern’s worldwide professional network, including more than 255,000 alumni and 3,300 corporate partners.
To learn more about applying to a certificate program or to add a certificate path to a master’s in public administration, public policy, or criminology and criminal justice, please contact us at publicaffairs@northeastern.edu or request information using the form below.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Ethics is intended to help students build a working knowledge of the primary theories, frameworks, concepts, and issues in information ethics, as well as develop robust skills in ethical analysis and evaluation. Students who complete the certificate will be able to conduct comprehensive analysis and assessment of emerging issues related to data collection, management, and use; design and implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning; development and deployment of autonomous systems; and online, networked, and digital experiences and systems.
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Change responds to recent developments in social change theory, practice, and funding that are placing new demands and expectations on social change actors in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. The certificate is a professionally oriented, application-based program for students seeking leadership positions in nonprofit organizations or in a public agency that deals extensively with nonprofits. The curriculum is designed to address the distinctive features and practices of the nonprofit sector and emphasizes management techniques helpful to nonprofit leaders.
Not available to Master of Public Policy students.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis provides an opportunity to obtain the tools necessary to analyze and to shape public policy at the local, state, and national levels. Students gain an understanding of the political and legal processes of policymaking, develop skills central to conducting research on policy questions, and learn techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of competing policies.
The goal of the Graduate Certificate in Security and Resilience Studies is to prepare students to manage contemporary transnational risks through a systematic understanding of the principles and policies for enhancing the security and resilience of communities and critical systems. Students will meet these goals through the following certificate requirements:
The Graduate Certificate in Urban Analytics prepares students to manage the complex issues involved with rapidly expanding data and technological resources in cities. Students learn the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the intricacies of interconnected urban systems and to analyze how these systems work together to create sustainable, resilient, and just cities. The curriculum emphasizes the expertise needed to bridge emerging technological capacities and traditional policymaking processes. Students cultivate applied skills in visual presentation, analysis, and modeling of new datasets—all of which inform investment and policymaking.
Available only to students currently enrolled in a Northeastern graduate program.
Cities are at the center of many of today’s most pressing issues, including climate change, social inequality, lack of access to housing and education, and the challenges of economic development in a globalizing world. The Graduate Certificate in Urban Studies provides a foundation in urban and regional policy theory and research methods, culminating in an applied capstone project.
Tuition listed below is for standalone certificate students only. Please refer to the Student Financial Services webpage for tuition associated with CSSH degree programs and “Special Student” status.
Program | Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Cost |
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– Information Ethics – Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Change – Public Policy Analysis – Urban Analytics – Urban Studies |
$946 | $11,352 |
– Security and Resilience Studies | $952 | $11,424 |
Graduate Certificate Programs
To learn about the application requirements and tuition for our graduate certificate programs, download a brochure by filling out the form.
You can also get in touch with an admissions counselor by emailing us at publicaffairs@northeastern.edu or calling us toll-free at +1 877.377.2739 or at +1 617.655.6736