Graduate Certificates
The Baker School’s Graduate Certificates will be available as add-on for currently enrolled students and stand-alone credentials for students at other institutions or who already have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Certificates require 12 credit hours for completion. Several of the University’s colleges are partnering on certificate options.
About the Certificates Programs
The aim of the program is to prepare leaders, practitioners, researchers, and educators from public administration, public policy, public affairs, and other disciplines to be active in various policymaking activities. Course experiences will foster the examination and application of current policy research and the development of skills related to policy analysis, research, program evaluation, and advocacy.
Admissions Standards and Procedures
- Must be currently admitted to a UT Knoxville graduate program and be in good academic standing OR hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Must submit an application to be formally admitted to the Certificate through the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Credit Hours Required
Minimum of 12 graduate hours. Total credit hours may very based on the student’s academic record, experiences, and objectives. Students must complete a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours. Other courses for the specializations may be accepted upon approval by the Director of Graduate Studies.
Non-Course Requirements
To receive the certificate, students must:
- Complete the Graduate Certificate Course Verification Form (located on the Graduate School webpage under Forms Central tab) and
- Through MyUTK, apply to graduate from the certificate program.
Certificates Programs
All programs marked with an asterisk (*) are also available online.
Agriculture and Environmental Policy
Economic and Community Development*
Emergency Management*
Energy Policy
National Security
Nonprofit Management*
Nuclear Security and Strategy
Policy Analytics*
Public Management*
