The University requirements listed below are considered a minimum and the academic department offering the program may impose additional or higher requirements for specific certificate program(s). Basic University Certificate Program Requirements Such requirements and procedures may include a supplementary application, a defined set of prerequisite courses, a designated GPA, written recommendations, etc., as may be appropriate for the program in question. No more than 12 units taken as an unclassified student may be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree.Ī student enrolled or eligible to enroll in the University as a post-baccalaureate level student must contact the program offering the desired certificate to complete any prescribed requirements for acceptance to that program. Note: It is recommended that the student seek admission, if appropriate, to a degree program within the sponsoring department so that graduate units taken may be considered, where permitted, for later application towards a degree.

A student who is interested in pursuing a certificate program may apply to the University as a post-baccalaureate classified student.

A student who is already enrolled in the University as a post-baccalaureate student (i.e., pursuing a graduate degree, a credential program, or in unclassified status) may apply to a certificate program.If the major is not in a related field of study, the department offering the certificate may require the student to take additional courses prior to admission. Admission to a certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a major in the appropriate field(s) of study, as well as a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) completed.

Acceptance to Certificate Programs Guidelines for Acceptance to Graduate Certificate Programs Admission to Post-Baccalaureate Status The certificate indicates to a prospective employer that the University validates the particular program of study. The award of a certificate means the holder has completed the required courses and related work at an acceptable level of academic accomplishment. Such a program is designed to meet special needs, especially those with limited time to learn specific subjects, concepts, skills, and competencies. Purpose of Certificate ProgramsĪ certificate program is a coherent set of academic courses that does not lead to a degree but focuses on a substantial area of study that may be practically oriented toward skills and/or occupations. A student wishing to earn an undergraduate or graduate certificate at San Francisco State University is expected to follow University requirements and procedures outlined herein and complete the prescribed program requirements of the desired certificate.

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