New Certificates

Proposal Process

Submit New Program Curriculog Form (instructions linked) and attach the New Certificate Template [docx], an Assessment Plan Template [docx], and Curriculum Map Template [docx]. Certificates must follow University Policy S16-17 [pdf].

Types of Certificates

• Basic
  • Basic certificate programs provide opportunities for students to pursue specialized, often pre-professional, focused educational objectives that may be separate from a degree program. Basic certificate programs are under the jurisdiction of the Undergraduate Studies (UGS) Committee and administered by the Office of Undergraduate Education.
• Advanced
  • An advanced certificate program offers postbaccalaureate students coursework leading to a specific, applied, focused goal. Advanced certificate programs are under the jurisdiction of the Graduate Studies and Research (GS&R) Committee and administered by the College of Graduate Studies. 
• Non-Academic Credit
  • Certificate programs with no academic credit, or grades, are overseen by the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) in consultation with the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education. 
• Special Session (self-support)

  • All special session proposals require a market analysis. Contact the College of Professional and Global Education[BROKEN LINK] (CPGE) to set up a meeting with the Associate Dean before moving forward with the proposal. New Special Session Certificate proposals that are created in a Plan A type (pre-approved courses) also complete the Program Review Form[BROKEN LINK] with the help of CPGE. This form should be submitted via the Curriculog (instructions linked) with the New Certificate Template [docx], including an Assessment Plan Template [docx] and Curriculum Map Template [docx].

    For more information about Special Session programs, contact the College of Professional and Global Education[BROKEN LINK]