Maxwell hosts two types of certificate programs. Certificates of Advanced Study are offered independent of any other degree program. Students may pursue these 12-credit certificates without matriculating in any other Maxwell School program. For more information about the four certificates of this type, read below or see this summary of Executive Education certificates.

In addition, Maxwell hosts six Certificates Simultaneous With Degree, which substantiate topical specialization within a larger degree program. Any matriculated Syracuse University graduate student, based on early consultation with a certificate's host program, may tailor his or her degree program to qualify.

For more information, contact the individuals and departments listed below.

Certificate of Advanced Study in Public Administration
Many professionals leave their careers for just one semester and pursue the 12-credit certificate in public administration, awarded after the completion of four P.A. courses, including the required Executive Education Seminar. The other three courses are selected ac­cording to the student’s individual needs and personal goals.

Certificate of Advanced Study in Leadership of International and Non-governmental Organizations
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have emerged as able and legitimate actors in the international domain, playing a critical role in identifying, framing, and solving global problems. The 12-credit certificate of advanced study in leadership of international and non-governmental organizations prepares leaders for this environment. The certificate is composed of four graduate courses, organized by three thematic areas: the operating context and key actors, organizational leadership, and policy context and analysis. The Executive Education Seminar on organizational leadership (PPA 895/6) is required. For the remaining three courses, students select at least one course in each thematic area from the professional and social science departments in the School.

Certificate of Advanced Study in Health Services Management and Policy
This 12-credit certificate of advanced study is intended to provide shared perspective among professionals throughout health care delivery and policy. Students complete required courses on the American health care system and on health care management; two electives meant to complement each student’s background and strengths; and a capstone research paper or practicum.

Certificate of Advanced Study in Conflict Resolution
The 12-credit certificate in conflict resolution is designed to allow midcareer professionals and managers to learn the theory and practice of conflict resolution in an area of their choice. Specializations include international conflicts and their management, applied dispute resolution, and collaborative management, social movements and strategies of conflict, and environmental conflict studies. This interdisciplinary certificate may be completed in one semester. (Please note: Applicants should have seven-plus years of mid-level professional experience, including management responsibilities with some public sector work preferred.)

Contact: For information about any of the above certificates, contact Margaret Lane, Assistant Director, Executive Education Programs, 219 Maxwell Hall, 315-443-5330; maxexed@maxwell.syr.edu.



Civil Society Organizations
This certificate program is designed for students aiming to prepare themselves as professionals in the expanding field of non-governmental organizations and for students whose research interests focus on the roles of non-state actors in global civil society.
Contact: Tosca Bruno, 346J Eggers Hall, 315-443-5073 tmbruno@maxwell.syr.edu.

Conflict Management
Requirements for this certificate include (a) familiarity with a source of conflict that will be a major concern in the coming decade; (b) knowledge of traditional approaches to resolving conflicts; (c) knowledge of alternative approaches to solving conflicts; and (d) experience in conflict resolution activities. Concentrations in international conflict, environment, and social movement carry additional requirements. All candidates for the certificate take the required course, Fundamentals in Social Conflict Studies.
Contact: Catherine Gerard or Rosemary O'Leary, Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts, 410 Maxwell Hall; 315-443-2367; parc@maxwell.syr.edu.

Information Technology, Policy, and Management
Note: Admission to this certificate program is also a component of participation in Syracuse University's Systems Assurance Institute and the new Federal CyberService: Scholarship for Service (SFS) grant program. For information, visit www.sai.syr.edu/education/sfs or email sfs-info@sai.syr.edu.

This 12-credit certificate combines the resources of Maxwell and the University's School of Information Studies and L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science. The certificate is designed to provide an enhanced, integrated curriculum for graduate students seeking careers related to information technology.
Contact: Stuart Thorson, 526A Eggers Hall; 315-443-4742; thorson@syr.edu.

Latin American Studies
This certificate certifies successful completion of a range of graduate courses (totaling 15 credits) from a variety of disciplines related to Latin American themes.
Contact: Karin Rosemblatt, 145 Eggers Hall; 315-443-4068; karosemb@maxwell.syr.edu.

Security Studies
This program provides graduate students an initial grounding in the field of security studies and analytical tools desired by many defense and defense-related agencies in the United States and abroad, as well as intergovernmental organizations. Students are required to take at least 12 credit hours in four courses--six chosen from five designated base courses. Remaining credits are selected from approved course offerings within Maxwell and supporting departments and schools of the University.
Contact:William Banks, 270 E.I. White Hall, 315-443-3678, wcbanks@law.syr.edu.

South Asia Studies
This certificate program is based in Maxwell's Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs. Graduate students who have completed 15 graduate credits in courses dealing with South Asia are eligible to apply.
Contact: Ann Grodzins Gold, 327 Eggers Hall, 315-443-5717, aggold@syr.edu

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