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Certificate programs are designed
for individuals who seek to
concentrate on a specific area of
study in a shorter period of time
than would be required to obtain a
degree. All courses in the
certificate programs are
4-credits. The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education offers the following Certificate programs.
Many
courses attained through a
Certificate may later be used
towards a Framingham State College
degree program for students who
apply and are accepted into such a
program at a later date.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate: Applicants applying for an undergraduate
certificate program must have earned a minimum of a high school
diploma or GED.
Graduate: Applicants applying for a graduate certificate must have earned an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a minimum undergraduate quality point average (QPA) of 2.7. Students not meeting this requirement may be reconsidered for admission after completing one (1) prescribed course in the certificate program. Other admission standards may apply depending on the certificate program (Please refer to specific certificate program for details.).
Application Forms
Undergraduate: The Undergraduate Certificate Program Application for Admission is available online or by calling the Division of
Graduate and Continuing Education at 508-626-4550. The application fee is $30.
Graduate: The Graduate Certificate Program Application for Admission is available online or by calling the Division of
Graduate and Continuing Education at 508-626-4550. The application fee is $50.
Transfer Credit
Students may transfer one course into their certificate program with written approval from the program’s advisor.
Time Limits
Students are given up to four (4) calendar years to complete the certificate program. Students who cease taking courses for one full calendar year will be considered inactive. Upon returning to active status, they would be readmitted under the curriculum then in place.
Academic Dismissal
Undergraduate: Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate certificate program and receive one grade below C- will be subject to immediate dismissal. Upon notification, the student will have one semester to make a formal written appeal of the dismissal to the Graduate Education Council.
Graduate: Students who are enrolled in a graduate certificate program and receive one grade below B- will be subject to immediate dismissal. Upon notification, the student will have one semester to make a formal written appeal of the dismissal to the Graduate Education Council.
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate: Students must have a minimum QPA of 2.0 in the certificate program to graduate. Additional graduation requirements may apply depending on the certificate program.
Graduate: Students must have a minimum B- average or above in the certificate program in order to graduate. Additional graduation requirements may apply depending on the certificate program.
For
further information about the
Certificate Programs, please contact
the Division of Graduate and
Continuing Education at 508
626-4550.
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