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Education, History and Policy Certificates

Norwich University offers several graduate certificate programs, including teaching and learning, strategic defense policy, race, gender, the military, the constitution, military history, and intelligence and national security.

Our comprehensive programs cater to professionals and practitioners seeking advanced study in various fields such as national defense, international security, strategic policy, foreign affairs, intelligence, race, gender, and military history. The certificates provide in-depth examinations of their respective subjects and emphasize collaboration among professionals with diverse backgrounds, ensuring a thorough understanding of the field.

Our Graduate Certificate programs offer a prime opportunity for educators and professionals to enhance their expertise in various educational and professional settings. These comprehensive courses delve deep into adult learning and its application in educational and organizational contexts. The programs are designed to empower both current and aspiring professionals with the knowledge and qualifications needed to effectively teach at various academic levels.

In addition, these certificate programs focus on developing specialized skills in areas such as government and nonprofit management and homeland security, providing valuable management and leadership competencies. Upon completion, students will be prepared to analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate public policy across various sectors and levels of government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations. They will also gain a robust set of analytical techniques, research methods, and conceptual frameworks to better understand policy issues and identify potential solutions using evidence-based decision-making.

Education, History and Policy Certificates

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Strategic Defense Policy

The Strategic Defense Policy graduate certificate is designed for students seeking to launch a career or current practitioners who desire advanced study in national defense, international security, strategic policy, foreign affairs, intelligence, and more. This certificate program equips students with the analytical skills necessary to advance their professional careers as they develop an understanding of regional and global strategic and security challenges.

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Race, Gender, the Military and the Constitution

The Graduate Certificate in “Race, Gender, the Military, and the Constitution” has a two-course requirement. This certificate is designed for current and future Department of Defense commanders, directors, and contractors seeking in-depth examinations of race and gender in their intersecting contexts. Students learn to use race and gender as lenses to understand the past and present better.

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Teaching and Learning

Norwich University offers a Teaching and Learning Certificate program to prepare professionals to teach at the post-secondary level or train in a corporate setting. The program teaches skills for effective teaching in online and in-person settings, creating educational experiences for diverse learners, developing effective assignments and classroom materials, and fostering a vibrant learning community.

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Intelligence and National Security

The Intelligence and National Security graduate certificate covers the origins, theory, and foundations of national intelligence, national security, and critical infrastructure protection. It emphasizes the complexity of modern security issues and the need for collaboration among professionals with diverse backgrounds. The certificate also explores important concepts and analytical methods related to national security, intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection.

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Military History (Non-Credit)

Norwich University has a deep military history that spans over 200 years. In honor of this, we are proud to offer a certificate program in military history. This program is designed for history enthusiasts and teachers looking to enrich their understanding of the subjects they teach and study. The program covers significant eras and events in American and world history, challenging students to explore historical contexts from diverse interpretations.

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Program Benefits

  • 100% Online and Flexible
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    Take our courses with you anywhere in the world and set your own weekly pace.

  • Norwich Alumni Discount

    We are pleased to give Norwich University undergraduate or graduate alumni 20% discount on all Norwich Pro courses. Use voucher code alumni20 and we will follow up to confirm your status.

  • Military Discount

    Active duty military members can take advantage of our 35% discount. Use voucher code military35 and send Norwich Pro a message from your military-issued email address to confirm active status.