General RequirementsThe Graduate Certificate Program at Oregon State University is a structured progression of graduate-level courses that constitute a coherent body of study with a defined focus within a single discipline or a logical combination of disciplines. It is designed for a student who has completed a baccalaureate degree and is in pursuit of advanced-level learning. Graduate certificates reflect the educational mission of the university. Students desiring a graduate certificate must be admitted to the university as a credential-seeking graduate student, but are not required to be on track for a specific degree. There is no formal committee requirement for graduate certificates. Certificate students are subject to all general policies governing the courses for the master's degree.
Graduate Certificate Study Program The graduate certificate curriculum consists of a minimum of 18 graduate credits, and may include a final project, portfolio, or report for integration of the sequence of course materials. Effective fall 2005, all graduate student programs of study submitted to the Graduate School must consist of, at a minimum, 50% graduate stand-alone courses. The remaining credits may be the 500 component of 400/500 slash courses. No final examination is required.
Time LimitsCourses completed no more than seven years prior to the graduate certificate award may be used to satisfy certificate requirements.
Financial Aid Eligibility Students enrolled in only graduate certificate programs do qualify for federal loan and Work Study financial aid. Students must complete the federal FAFSA form to begin the financial aid application process.
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