Non-degree for external certification students are admitted to pursue coursework for the purpose of obtaining certification through an external accrediting agency.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale or to have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale for a minimum of 12 graduate credits at another accredited institution.

Applicants are assigned certification advisors on admissions and must work with the advisor to assure that they complete all requirements for certification satisfactorily.

Students complete the coursework and any other required field experiences for the appropriate certification, with the number of credits and field experiences being dictated by the external accrediting agency. Given this external control of credit requirements, the number of credits will vary and will typically exceed the 12 credit limit for regular non-degree students.

Certification involves qualitative components as well as credits; a non-degree student seeking such certification must meet the quality standards of the certification program, as well as completing the necessary coursework and field experiences.