Admission to certificate programs varies, but is usually based on a written application, an interview with the program's developer, and an evaluation of the applicant's work experience, educational goals, and potential for performing satisfactorily in relevant courses. Applicants may be required to provide transcripts of previous academic activity. Persons interested in a certificate program should first consult with that program's director to obtain specific admission requirements. Students in credit certificate programs must maintain an average grade of C or better to continue in the program. Admission to a credit certificate program does not in any way imply admission to the Graduate School for a degree program.
Registration is limited to persons holding a minimum of a baccalaureate degree.
Students register as Continuing Education Students and do not have to be formally admitted to the Graduate School. For each workshop registration, a transcript entry will be made showing the title, credit, and grade for the workshop. Since graduate level workshops are not designed for the purpose of being a part of a graduate degree program, their credit normally may not be applied toward graduate degree requirements. The Dean may approve the inclusion if the workshop involves critical review, analyses, discussion, theory, or content similar to graduate courses. No more than four workshop credits will be considered for a Master's degree or no more than eight credits for a Doctor''s degree.