Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is recommended, but an applicant's full range of educational and professional experiences and career goals are considered.
- Non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency before taking this program, with a paper-based TOEFL score of 540, or computer-based TOEFL score of 207.
Technology Requirements
The courses in this certificate program are delivered online. Students submit assignments primarily through the online learning management system and communicate with instructors and student online and by phone or fax.
Necessary Skills
Students must be able to:
- Follow links on a Web page, using the mouse, computer keyboard or alternate input device
- Send and receive e-mail, attach or copy documents
Equipment Requirements
Participants must have access to a computer to complete assignments. Technology requirements are listed in the Online Student Handbook.
Application Process
Application deadline for courses starting:
- Winter Quarter 2010 is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009
- Spring Quarter 2010 is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010
- Summer Quarter 2010 is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010
- Autumn Quarter 2010 is 5 p.m. on Friday September 10, 2010
To Apply:
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Submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and three stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:
- A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing a) your relevant work and volunteer experience, and/or transferable skills and knowledge of the field, and b) how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals
- Your résumé listing education and applicable experience
Application Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee designated by the advisory board. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements. Applicants receive written notification of their acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after their application is received.
Enrollment: Applicants accepted to the program receive enrollment information for the first-term course and are encouraged to make their first-term tuition payment early. Enrollment in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of the first-term tuition payment.
Waitlist: Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program has reached enrollment capacity. If space becomes available, waitlisted applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to enroll. If space does not become available, waitlisted applicants will be offered a space in the next program offering.
* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.
Earning the Certificate
Students have three months to complete each course, and are expected to complete the entire certificate within two years.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the student receives a certificate.
Fees and Tuition
Tuition is payable on a course-by-course basis at $768 per course; tuition for the entire program is $3,840*, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks.
There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee for each quarter. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.
Information on registration and refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.
Single-Course Enrollment
Interested in taking just one class? Some courses in this program (those courses designated by a 
) are open for single-course enrollment to those who do not wish to earn the certificate. Because some courses require prior knowledge and experience in the field, those interested in taking individual courses need to submit these materials:
- A completed application for single-course enrollment;
- A résumé listing your work-related experience, and a typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing your experience/knowledge and how it was acquired.
Please note that courses taken as a non-certificate student are not automatically applied toward a certificate of completion in the program. Single-course enrollments are on a space-available basis. No certificate program fee is necessary; tuition is not accepted until you are notified of eligibility.
*All fees are subject to change
