In general, the Graduate School views certificate programs that fall under its purview as being practitioner oriented, postbaccalaureate programs of study that are less than a master's degree, and programs that require a baccalaureate degree for admission. Sections II - IV describe admission requirements, completion requirements, and Administrative procedures for such certificate programs. Each section is divided into two subsections, the first listing items that are specified by the Graduate School, and the second listing items that are left to the discretion of the graduate program responsible for the certificate. Finally, Section V provides additional information regarding the preparation of proposals for new certificate programs. Admission requirements A. Items which are specified by the Graduate School 1.
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
B. Items which are left to the discretion of the graduate program responsible for the certificate, but which must be specified in the proposal for the certificate program 1. Proposal must specify whether or not students who are currently admitted to a degree program are eligible to earn a certificate. Completion requirements A. Items which are specified by the Graduate School 1. The certificate shall require a minimum of 9 credit hours. No more than 12 credit hours earned in nondegree status, including credit hours earned toward completion of a single certificate or more than one certificate, may be applied toward a graduate degree.