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An
Overview of
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate certificate programs are short, focused programs of study designed to give students advanced skills in a particular subject or area of specialization. They are generally one year in length, consist of 3-12 courses and range from 9-21 credits of advanced coursework. Credits earned can often be applied to a more advanced degree in a related field.
Students must have a bachelor's degree before applying for a graduate certificate program. UNM allows students to be enrolled in a graduate certificate program and a master's or doctoral program simultaneously. Some credits from the graduate certificate may also count toward the graduate degree.
When to Seek a Certificate
When you …
- Want to broaden your education by specializing in a particular field
- Need to acquire skills quickly to launch or advance your career
- Enhance your current graduate training program with additional knowledge and skills
If any of the above criteria mirror your circumstances a certificate will be your quickest—and least expensive—course of study.
A certificate will help you get educated—and get on with your life.
TIP: In some cases, the credits earned while completing a graduate certificate online can be transferred later toward a graduate degree (this is not always the case, so check carefully if you want to use your certificate as the foundation for a graduate degree in the near future).
edited from geteducated.com