Certificate Programs

Certificate programs are offered for mature students interested in advancing their knowledge and enhancing their professional abilities. These programs are designed to accommodate holders of bachelor's degrees who want to develop competencies in an additional or complementary field of learning; individuals with no prior collegiate experience who wish to explore a particular field of study and who are unable to pursue a degree program at the present time; and individuals who are presently enrolled in a degree program in an unrelated field who wish to broaden their educational experiences but who do not desire to pursue an additional major field of study.

Students must complete certificate program courses with a minimum cumulative index of 2.0.

The following programs are available:
  • Business Administration
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Leadership and Services
  • Criminalistics
  • Data Processing
  • Health Services Administration
  • Microcomputer Systems
  • Legal Studies
  • Sports Management (open only to individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree in an unrelated area)
  • Telecommunications
Admissions
Prospective students seeking admission to a certificate program must meet the regular entrance requirements for the College of Professional Studies. Admission of new students is dependent upon all past educational experiences and other significant activities. Students who are currently matriculated for a degree must be in good academic standing to qualify for admission into a certificate program. Matriculated students may not pursue a certificate program in their major field of study.

Transfer Credit
A maximum of six credits attained prior to enrollment in a certificate program may be used to fulfill the requirements for the certificate. All courses completed in a certificate program may be used towards the partial fulfillment of requirements for a bachelor's or associate's degree, where applicable.

Awarding of Certificates
Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the fall, spring and summer terms to individuals who have successfully completed all course requirements with a cumulative grade point index of 2.0.