{"id":424,"date":"2024-11-12T17:06:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T22:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/programs\/certificate-of-advanced-graduate-study-cags\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:02:48","slug":"advanced-graduate-study-certificate","status":"publish","type":"clarku_program","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/graduate-certificate\/advanced-graduate-study-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Graduate Study Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element hero-program has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2c5234;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"intro has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-167126efa2f7a52685ecac344d047e3c\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:1.4rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>Design a custom program of advanced study in your chosen field to accelerate your knowledge, your confidence, and your career.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-degree_type wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/?degree_type=graduate-certificate\" rel=\"tag\">Graduate certificate<\/a><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-CAGS-Banner-880x550-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-CAGS-Banner-880x550-2.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-CAGS-Banner-880x550-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-CAGS-Banner-880x550-2-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top sidebar-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Build an advanced graduate program to your specific interests and goals with the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This unique, self-designed, multidisciplinary experience allows you to get exactly the education you need. If you are a working professional with a master\u2019s degree and you would like to strengthen your competencies in a new area, CAGS allows you to add breadth to your existing degree and work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will create your custom certificate program by choosing courses from any of the areas offered through the School of Professional Studies (SPS), including conflict management, intercultural communication, administration, marketing communications, human resources, cyber security, new media technologies, and public relations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c53c594d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--warm-gray);border-left-width:0.17rem;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:33.33%\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Explore Advanced Graduate study<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow has-deep-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-661245d01e06fba7c35bc8033829e61b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/schools\/professional-studies\/\">School of Professional Studies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow has-deep-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5aad40f560228fc15ca40159b912d2f2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/schools\/professional-studies\/our-faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow has-deep-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb098d9647d74857241c9e056c316ae4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-education\/graduate-admissions\/tuition-and-scholarships\/?program=certificate-of-advanced-graduate-study\">Tuition and Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-request-information\">Request information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"form_8dd5ca66-da71-44c5-a7df-e6a1ab883f88\">Loading...<\/div><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradapply.clarku.edu\/register\/?id=8dd5ca66-da71-44c5-a7df-e6a1ab883f88&output=embed&div=form_8dd5ca66-da71-44c5-a7df-e6a1ab883f88\">\/**\/<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\r\n\t.form_h1,\r\n\t.form_h2 {\r\n\t\tdisplay: none;\r\n\t}\t\t\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/advanced-graduate-study.jpg\" alt=\"advanced graduate study - Young businesswoman working on her laptop and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-1455\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/advanced-graduate-study.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/advanced-graduate-study-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/advanced-graduate-study-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-a-certificate-of-advanced-graduate-study-at-clark\">Why a certificate of advanced graduate study at Clark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Master skills in leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, creative problem-solving, and change management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in your chosen specialty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add value to your existing degree with expanded knowledge and skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue an individualized curriculum on your terms with online and evening classes and affordable tuition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stagger-left no-gap abut-end is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-true-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c998598e60181f81de30292f5eb16df4\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:60rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gray-100-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-6f90b940 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">curriculum<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b330f6bbbc4c433c84488f8fd37a8f99\">Students in the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAGS) program develop a study plan that outlines their interests and maps out compatible courses. We offer courses in such areas as conflict management, intercultural communication, administration, marketing communications, human resources, cyber security, new media technologies, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any course offered for graduate credit at the School of Professional Studies (SPS) may be selected for this degree. Students may also create their own electives based on readings or research that is approved by an instructor. In addition to regular coursework, students must complete a capstone project to demonstrate their professional competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">requirements<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Capstone project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=7185&amp;returnto=2879%20&amp;_gl=1*19ygczx*_gcl_au*NTQzNzY1MjQyLjE3NDg5NjkzMjc.#requirements\"><strong>View Requirements<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6a313bad16969015a0528e703a595c7d\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:32rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3f8c44ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">careers<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of Clark\u2019s School of Professional Studies go on to apply their degree in industries that include nonprofits, municipal and state government, education, communications, information technology, health care, and finance. Equipped with additional, complementary skills, thanks to the CAGS, you\u2019ll have the breadth of knowledge to make a profound impact outside of your primary field. You will be set up to collaborate easily with colleagues in other positions and industries. A CAGS degree can create new opportunities for your own professional advancement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fee49f1dfce756bdbff50e24444cbc8a\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:28rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3f8c44ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow has-drop-shadow has-text-align-left\">skills you learn<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-shadow\">The School of Professional Studies\u2019 CAGS program is ideally suited for working professionals who have already obtained a master\u2019s degree but want to strengthen their competencies in a new area. The skills you gain depend on the program you design. They add breadth to your existing degree and work experience. You can draw from any graduate course offered through the School of Professional Studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull testimonial is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-CAGS-Joe-OBrien-880x480-1.jpg\" alt=\"Joe O'Brien\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-CAGS-Joe-OBrien-880x480-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-CAGS-Joe-OBrien-880x480-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-CAGS-Joe-OBrien-880x480-1-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-committed-to-making-a-difference\">Committed to Making a Difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a public policy consultant and one-time mayor of Worcester, Joe O\u2019Brien knows what it takes to make a difference&nbsp;\u2014 and his commitment is matched by students who want to do likewise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201c<em><em><em>The CAGS program provides opportunities for graduate students to work with community-based organizations or government agencies in developing solutions to real-world public policy challenges at the local, state, or federal level.<\/em><\/em><\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 <strong>Joseph O\u2019Brien, MPA<br>Professor of Practice<\/strong><br><strong>School of Professional Studies<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull closer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"min-height:40vh;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/graduate-student2.jpg&apos;);background-position:67% 72%;background-size:cover;background-attachment:scroll;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fc9f69e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group color has-white-color has-deep-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2c4fff1baf6bbc94eb624d312ffb35c3 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c399be0d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Academic Excellence. 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