Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry

Total Credits - 12

Certificate Courses - 12

• MSSN 618 - Mission to the Cities Credits: 3
• 2 credits of  MSSN 625 - Creating Collective Impact and Project Management Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  MSSN 632 - Diversity, Cultural Intelligence, and Leadership Credits: 2,3
• 2 credits of  MSSN 644 - Ministry of Reconciliation through Social Innovation Credits: 2,3
• MSSN 667 - Urban Ministry Project Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above.
  

Admission Requirements

To qualify for regular admission to a Graduate Certificate program governed by the School of Graduate Studies as listed above, students must meet the following minimum academic standards in addition to the appropriate admission requirements.

1. Hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited American university or senior college, or its equivalent from a comparably recognized institution outside the U.S. Accreditation must be from an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education or schools outside of the US must have government recognition in the country of origin or by the Adventist Accrediting Association. Degrees or work received from institutions generally considered to be diploma/degree mills are not evidence of prior academic work.
2. Demonstrate adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed field of graduate study and in general education. This will be evaluated by the respective schools and departments that designate subject-matter preparation. Consult the specific school and departmental requirements.
3. Indicate ability to handle master’s-level work in the language of instruction. See English Proficiency Requirement section for more information.  
4. Satisfy one of the criteria below:

• Have an overall GPA of at least 2.60 in undergraduate courses.
• Have a GPA of at least 2.75 on last 50% of undergraduate courses.

These are the minimum admission requirements based on each degree level; however, note that each graduate program may have unique admission requirements. Also, international students will need to submit additional requirements:

• Professional History or Resume: Information about your employment, research, or special projects.
  
• Recommendations: Two professional or academic recommendations are required. 
• Official Transcripts: From institutions where all post-secondary coursework was taken. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your school to The Office of Graduate Enrollment Management at Andrews University. These documents may also be delivered in a sealed envelope with the issuing school’s seal.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will: