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Graduate Certificate Programs

Thomas Edison State University’s graduate certificates are available completely online and offer students an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in specific areas to advance their careers. Students may apply the credits earned through these programs toward a graduate degree at Thomas Edison State University.

Note: For non-degree enrolled students, at least 50% of the credits required for an undergraduate or a graduate certificate must be earned at Thomas Edison State University. Application of any transferred credits is at the discretion of the dean.

Graduate Admissions Deadlines for 8 Week Programs

All Graduate Programs (except for those in the School of Nursing, and the MS in Cybersecurity). Students can start many graduate programs and take courses six terms per year.

To start in the Jan. term:
Apply by November 15

To start in the March term:
Apply by January 15

To start in the May term:
Apply by March 15

To start in the July term:
Apply by May 15

To start in the Sept. term:
Apply by July 15

To start in the Nov. term:
Apply by Sept. 15

Graduate Admissions Deadlines for 12 Week Programs

All MSN, DNP, Graduate Nursing Certificates, and the MS in Cybersecurity. Students can start many graduate programs and take courses four terms per year.

To start in the Jan. term:
Apply by November 15

To start in the April term:
Apply by Feb. 15

To start in the July term:
Apply by May 15

To start in the Oct. term:
Apply by Aug 15

Please note doctoral programs have two entry points per year.

DBA Entry Terms:
To start in the Jan. term:
Apply by Dec. 1

To start in the July term:
Apply by June 1

DNP Entry Terms:
To start in the Jan. term:
Apply by Nov. 1

To start in the Oct. term:
Apply by Aug. 1