Graduate Certificates

A graduate certificate program is a linked series of approved graduate-level courses which constitute a coherent body of study with a specific defined focus within a discipline. It is designed for a postbaccalaureate participant and reflects the educational mission of the University. Candidates for a graduate certificate must earn a minimum of 15 credits in approved graduate courses; many programs have higher minimums. A final project or portfolio may be required to provide for integration of the sequence of course materials.

To be admitted to a graduate certificate program, students must meet all departmental and University admission requirements. For further information on admission, as well as other aspects of a specific graduate certificate program, the appropriate department should be contacted directly.