A certificate program is a coherent set of academic courses, considerably narrower in scope and objectives than a degree or major, for which students can receive a certificate upon its successful completion. Most certificate programs are oriented toward occupations and/or career skills. No student is required to complete a certificate program. Completion is recognized by the awarding of a certificate. While the courses will appear on a student's transcript, there is no notation about the program on either a diploma or permanent record, because unlike a minor, a certificate is not part of a degree. Students may pursue a certificate program before, during, or after your baccalaureate degree.
Requirements:
- A certificate program must contain at least 12 units of courses numbered 300 or above and a minimum of 15 total units.
- Each certificate program must contain a required core of at least three courses and 9 units.
- With faculty advice, special certificate programs may be available. Students should see General Education: Interdisciplinary Studies and Special Certificates chapter of the catalog.
- Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each course applied to the program.
- Only one course may be taken “CR/NC” in a certificate program not counting courses for which that is the only grading pattern for the course.
- At least 75% of the units must be taken at Cal State East Bay. (For certificate programs, Cal State East Bay courses may be taken through University Extension or as a regularly admitted and enrolled student.)
- Students who have already received a major, option, or minor with the same title are not eligible for the certificate.
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