Evening and Weekend Program
The Certificate in General Studies offers participants a solid foundation in liberal studies.
The courses offer a balanced curriculum in humanities, applied, behavioral and natural sciences,
mathematics, and statistics. Students seeking a well-rounded education without a major or specific
concentration of study will find this certificate an opportunity to develop a solid foundation.
The certificate prepares participants for leadership roles in many fields, including journalism,
business, law, medicine, politics and education.
Credits in this certificate program can be transferred to degree programs in some of our
Partners in Education schools including Georgetown University.
Requirements: 30 credits
Ten to thirteen (10-13) courses over five areas of study. Substitutions can be made with the permission of the program manager. Courses selected for this certificate must be reviewed and recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Special accommodations may be requested online by requesting
ADA Accommodations. All requests must be received at least four weeks prior to the class start date to be fulfilled.
You may apply for the certificate program
online. For more information on certificate courses offered, please contact the certificate counselor at (202) 314-3320 or
.