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Graduate Certificate in Education Policy
Classes Begin: March 30, 20261 year
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***The Certificate in U.S. Education Policy program will not be accepting new students for the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information to follow.***
Education professionals in the 21st Century need to become grounded in education policy studies regardless of their role within the profession. The accredited online Certificate in Education Policy focuses on how US education policy has developed and the processes and factors impacting how it is made today. Emphasis is placed on educational and societal issues related to "access and equity" and education reform; a systems approach to understanding how the education enterprise is related to other social systems; an understanding of the different levels of educational governance, who the key stakeholders and influencers are and how PK-12 and post-secondary education relate to each other. Students apply their knowledge through peer conversations, writing assignments meant to replicate the work done by policy professionals, and preparation of oral presentations and supporting materials
Program Features
- A flexible, completely online program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule
- Named one of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” preparing today’s educators by U.S. News & World Report
- A highly interactive online learning method allows extensive interaction with faculty and other classmates
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Requirements | ||
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EDGI 604
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Quantitative Literacy: Interpreting and reporting data for educational policy and research | 3.0 |
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EDPO 622
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Foundations of Education Policy | 3.0 |
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EDPO 624
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The Shaping of American Education Policy: Global Forces, Interest Groups, and Politics | 3.0 |
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EDPO 628
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American Educational Policy and U.S. Competitiveness | 3.0 |
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EDPO 632
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Ethics in Educational Policy Making | 3.0 |
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EDPO 636
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Access & Equity in Educational Policy Making | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate degree GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Resume
- Essay describing why you're interested in pursuing this program
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1144 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1525 per credit)
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans, you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 21, 2026
Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026
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