Community Advocacy

The graduate certificate in Community Advocacy is designed for public affairs and advocacy professionals interested in updating their digital communications and grassroots organizing skills. Students in the program learn to understand and employ grassroots techniques to mobilize citizens to seek policy outcomes at the state and local levels. They also learn how to generate digital content and create social media campaigns on behalf of their professional affiliation or organization.

Timing and Location

The certificate is designed for working professionals and all classes are held Monday-Thursday evenings at our Foggy Bottom campus.

Estimated Tuition and Fees

Graduate tuition and fees at the George Washington University are comparable to the national average for private universities. These costs, set by the GW Board of Trustees, generally increase from year to year and may vary by program and location.

Please use this information as an estimate based on current tuition rates and fee structures. Total tuition and fees will vary according to the courses taken and the timeframe in which you complete your coursework.

2024-2025 Rates in Effect for Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Terms

• Tuition: $22,560 (12 credits @ $1,880 per credit hour)
• Other costs to consider: Application fee $80; Registration fee $35/semester; Textbooks $600; Matriculation Fee (one time) $200.

Requirements

The certificate requires the completion of four courses (12 credit hours). It can be completed in as little as two terms, or at your own pace. All coursework can be applied toward a Political Management master’s degree.