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Graduate Certificate in Policy Research

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The Boise State University Graduate Certificate in Policy Research assists working professionals and students with additional training and coursework to further develop their expertise and skills for research within the context of public policy formulation, analysis, and evaluation.

Core RequirementsCredits
Required credits: SPS 5013
9 elective credits from:
SPS 502 Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences3
SPS 503 Qualitative Methods for Social Sciences3
SPS 504 Survey Research3
SPS 505 Public Policy Analysis3
SPS 506 Program Evaluation3
Total12

Admission Requirements:

  1. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
  2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae.
  3. A personal statement of at least 300 words explaining the applicant’s educational and career objectives.

Deadlines for applications are:

January 15 for fall admission priority and April 10 is the final deadline for fall.

September 15 for spring admission priority and November 15 is the final deadline for spring.

For more information, please contact Dr. Chris Birdsall.