Definition
Post-baccalaureate certificates present a cohesive sequence of related courses designed to provide continuing education past the baccalaureate level. Upon completion of a post-baccalaureate certificate, students will have acquired an area of specialization or an interdisciplinary perspective, or will have completed requirements for professional certifications awarded by agencies outside the university. Post-baccalaureate certificates are designed with a majority of undergraduate coursework.
General University Requirements
At a minimum, in order to earn a Post-Baccalaureate certificate:
- Be admitted to the program.
- Complete a minimum of 12 credits at the 100-level or above beyond their previous Baccalaureate degree for the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
- Complete at least 30% of the total credits required for the Post-Baccalaureate certificate at the upper-division (300-400) or graduate (600) level.
- Complete at least 25% of the total credits required for the Post-Baccalaureate certificate in residence.
- Complete all major requirements.
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (C) at UAA.
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (C) in all major requirements.
- Complete all certificate requirements within five years of formal admission.
- Students may elect to graduate under the requirements of any catalog in effect during their formal admission as a certificate-seeking student.
See the program specific page for all requirements.
Additional Policies for Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
Additional Certificates
Students who have received a post-baccalaureate certificate from an institutionally accredited college or university may earn another post-baccalaureate certificate by completing at least 12 resident credits after the awarding of the previous certificate. The student must meet all General University Requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, and college and program requirements. Fulfilling all university, college and program requirements may require more than the minimum 12 additional resident credits. If the 12 additional credits and other requirements have been earned for each additional post-baccalaureate certificate, two or more post-baccalaureate certificates may be awarded simultaneously.
Change of Certificate
Students who wish to change certificate programs must formally apply for admission to the new certificate program through the Office of Admissions and pay the appropriate fee. This applies both to changes between colleges and to different certificates within the same college. Students will be expected to meet all admission and program requirements of the new major or emphasis area.
Concurrent Certificates
Students may pursue concurrent post-baccalaureate certificates as long as they have formally applied and been accepted to each program through the Office of Admissions.
Reinstatement to Post-Baccalaureate Certificate-Seeking Status
Students who have been removed from post-baccalaureate certificate-seeking status for failing to maintain good standing must reapply for a post-baccalaureate certificate program and pay the appropriate fee.