Certificate programs
differ from baccalaureate majors and minors in their emphasis
on practical and applied uses of knowledge in a specific area
of human enterprise. Certificates may only be earned concurrently
with or following the award of the baccalaureate degree. Courses
taken to fulfill the requirements for the baccalaureate may also
be applied to certificate requirements. A maximum of two 500-level
courses, taken by eligible students in their senior year, may
be applied to a baccalaureate certificate program.
The MAE Department offers four Certificate Programs:
We
strongly encourage you to apply via the Internet by visiting CSU
Mentor. As of Fall 2005, all applications must be completed and submitted
on the Internet via CSU Mentor.
You
are considered a post-baccalaureate student if you hold a Bachelor's
degree and wish to continue your education for personal enrichment
or to meet professional needs by pursuing a certificate.
Students
who wish to earn a certificate must submit a Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate
Admissions Application. Check the Post-Baccalaureate Admissions website for fee and deadline information .
Why should I bother
with a Certificate if it is not required for my major or GE?
Whether you intend to
pursue graduate education or enter the work world immediately
following graduation, you may wish to customize your undergraduate
education to achieve expertise in an area of interest to potential
employers and/or graduate and professional schools. This expertise
will help you to stand out from all of the other graduates in
your major who do not have the same advantage.
*Note: although every effort is made to keep this Web site
up to date, you should also consult the printed catalog for official
information and program requirements, which may vary depending on the
year you enter(ed) the program.
