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Certificate in Cognate Area
Scope: Graduate Students are covered by this policy.
Policy
The Graduate School offers certificate programs in many areas that can be earned in concert with or independently from degree programs. Certificates may range from twelve (12) to twenty (20) graduate credits (500 or above). Students earning a certificate receive a printed certificate, but not a diploma. These programs are described in detail in the Graduate Bulletin and are open to students who have been admitted to the Graduate School and have met Graduate School and program prerequisites. All graduate certificates must have specific learning outcomes, an assessment plan, and have an assessment report submitted in accordance with university assessment guidelines.
Time Limits for Certificate Completion
Students must complete the coursework and earn the Graduate Certificate within five (5) years of being admitted to the certificate program. This limit applies to all certificate-seeking students, both full-time and part-time.
Note: Students have until December 31st of the fifth year to complete the certificate. For example, a student first registering in the summer of 2016 has through December of 2021 to complete the certificate.
Related Form(s)
Not Applicable.
Additional Resources and Procedures
Websites
FAQ
Not Applicable.
Policy Administration
Next Review Date
7/1/2023
Responsible Officer
Legal Authority
Not Applicable.
Compliance Policy
No
Revision History
Amended 2020
Reference ID
Graduate Handbook 4.3
Reviewing Bodies
- Administrative
- University Senate