Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Policy

Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Policy is a program taught at Bellevue University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Policy is a 15-credit graduate certificate focused on nuclear security, non-proliferation, and arms control issues, plus broader security and energy policy issues in an international affairs context. It includes a required hands-on scientific analysis course for non-scientists, along with study of contemporary issues and critical thinking.

The program requires 15 credits total: one 3-credit required core course and 12 credits in supporting courses. Students complete the core course IAFF 6152 Energy Policy and then take four supporting courses (12 credits), with three selected from a listed set and the fourth chosen from the same list or other related courses in consultation with the program director.

Modules

• IAFF 6152Energy Policy
• IAFF 6141International Science and Technology Policy Cornerstone (Offered in the Fall semester only)
• IAFF 6143Science and Technology Policy Analysis (Offered only in the spring semester. IAFF 6141 is a prerequisite to this course.)
• IAFF 6106Nuclear Weapons
• IAFF 6186Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Nuclear Proliferation and Nonproliferation)
• IAFF 6186Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Nuclear Security)
• IAFF 6186Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Weapons of Mass Destruction and Arms Control)
• IAFF 6186Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Contemporary Nuclear Challenge)
• LAW 6877Nuclear Nonproliferation Law and Policy

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Policy at Bellevue University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Bellevue University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bellevue University as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Policy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Two (2) recommendations
• GRE and GMAT scores are not accepted and will not be considered in the review process. Please do not submit scores.
• Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
• If academic records are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translations alone should be uploaded into the online application. Official transcripts and certified English translations will be required of applicants who are offered admission.
• Statement of purpose: choose one of these options: (a) an essay of approximately 500 words stating your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the Elliott School of International Affairs, describing academic and research interests, career objectives, and how a degree from the Elliott School will enable you to achieve your goals; (b) an essay of approximately 500 words discussing an issue of international importance you wish to address in your professional career, and including how the Elliott School and the academic program will prepare you to address this global issue.
• A resumé or curriculum vitae is required. Resumés/CVs must include dates of employment (if applicable) and date of degree conferral or expected degree conferral.
• International applicants who require a student visa are not eligible for admission to this program.

• Eligible for Admission & requires EAP Courses: IELTS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.0; TOEFL- 100 (internet test) 600 (paper test); PTE- 68
• Eligible for Admission & Exempt from EAP Courses: IETLS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.5; TOEFL- 105 (internet test) 650 (paper test); PTE- 72
• International applicants may be required to submit official English language tests scores with their application. Please send official TOEFL scores to institution code 5246.
• Spring applicants must receive at least these scores to be considered for admission.

Please check detail of study units at https://bulletin.gwu.edu/international-affairs/nuclear-policy/

• Eligible for Admission & requires EAP Courses: IELTS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.0; TOEFL- 100 (internet test) 600 (paper test); PTE- 68
• Eligible for Admission & Exempt from EAP Courses: IETLS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.5; TOEFL- 105 (internet test) 650 (paper test); PTE- 72
• International applicants may be required to submit official English language tests scores with their application. Please send official TOEFL scores to institution code 5246.
• Spring applicants must receive at least these scores to be considered for admission.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.