Grant Writing Graduate Certificate

The Department of Leadership offers a 9-hour graduate certificate in Grant Writing.

This online program is designed for professionals who have already earned a Bachelor's degree and would like to earn a graduate credential while building skills in grant writing. The nine-hour graduate certificate can be earned in as little as two eight-week terms. Completion of this certificate will allow students to transition directly into the Master of Science in Leadership (MSL), if desired. The certificate classes will count as three of the ten courses required for the MSL degree.

Students will complete this 9-hour program by taking three online courses, including two core courses in grant writing and one elective course.

Grant Writing Certificate Requirements

Upon completion of the Grant Writing Certificate, students will be able to:

• Understand the elements of a grant proposal
• Research opportunities for potential grant funding for projects relevant to the student’s personal or professional goals
• Communicate effectively with grant funding agencies and foundations
• Critically analyze grant proposals
• Create a professional, competitive grant proposal
• Properly manage grant funds, grant project timelines, and the grant closeout process

Interested in applying to this program? View the criteria for admission to graduate programs offered by the Department of Leadership in APSU's Graduate Bulletin.  To apply for admission, click here. 

To learn more about this program, contact our Graduate Coordinator:

Dr. Kathryn Woods, Associate Professor for Leadership Science

Email: woodsk@apsu.edu