How many credit hours will comprise an undergraduate minor?
18-36 semester credit hours. This may entail additional prerequisite or co-requisite coursework not included in this count.
What are the general guidelines related to undergraduate minors?
Minors generally do not include tracks. They need not require capstone courses/experiences. They generally require at least one course as the 3000 level or above. The may include prerequisite course grades or overal GPA requirements to begin or to earn the minor. The may include residency requirements of no more than 50 percent of the credit-hour requirement. Different versions of a minor are not permitted on different UC campuses.
How many credit hours will comprise an undergraduate certificate?
12-35 semester credit hours (not including prerequisite courses), unless otherwise specified by accreditation standards or professional practice.
What are the general guidelines related to undergraduate certificates?
Undergraduate certificates generally require an admission review process. They need not required capstone experiences or courses. They generally require at least one course at the 3000 level or above, unless otherwise specified by accreditation standards. The generally require course grade or GPA requirements to begin or earn the certificate. They may include residency requirements of no more than 50 percent of the credit-hour requirements. For students not in a degree program, a certificate must include 16 hours in order for students to qualify for financial aid. Different versions of a certificate are not permissable on different UC campuses.
How many credit hours will comprise a graduate certificate?
12-24 semester credit hours (excluding prerequisites) unless otherwise required by accreditation standards or other external, professional credentialing organizations as approved by the Graduate School.
What are the general guidelines related to graduate certificates?
Graduate certificates are intended to validate competency and knowledge of a skill or topic. They may, but need not, complement a degree program. Some are available only to matriculated students. Some are available to non-matriculated students. All require a completed bachelor's degree, and some require completed graduate or professional degrees. All certificate courses are at the 6000 level or above. Minimum GPA is set by the program offering the certificate, and a 3.0 gpa is the minimum for awarding a certificate. All certificates must require an admission review process by program faculty. Certificates may or may not lead to admission to a degree program.
