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Certificate Requirements

Undergraduate Certificates

Undergraduate certificates are a stand-alone award. Students may earn a certificate irrespective of whether or not they are pursuing or have been awarded a degree. Per academic regulation 119, undergraduate certificates require a minimum of 15 credits and no more than one-fourth of the credits may come from transfer courses.

Extending an Undergraduate Certificate

Submitting New or Revised Undergraduate Certificate

Professional Certificates

Per academic regulation 119, professional certificates require a minimum of 9 credits.

Extending a Professional Certificate

Submitting New or Revised Professional Certificate

Graduate Certificates

Per academic regulation 119, graduate certificates require a minimum of 9 credits. No more than one-third of the certificate coursework can be a the undergraduate (400) level. Certificate curriculum may be revised without approval as long as academic regulations are met.

Extending a Graduate Certificate

Submitting a New Graduate Certificate

Certificate Requirements
Registrar Curriculum