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Proposed Policy on Undergraduate Certificates

This proposal outlines the policy for the implementation of undergraduate certificates at Auburn University. It includes information on the definition, rationale, features, eligibility, and administration of undergraduate certificates.

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Proposed Policy on Undergraduate Certificates

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  1. Proposed Policy on Undergraduate Certificates University Senate Meeting

  2. Definition An undergraduate Certificate consists of 12-21 hours of courses in an integrated structure that demonstrates competency in specific skills or knowledge designed to enhance professional preparation of Auburn students. Completion of the Certificate appears on the official Auburn University transcript.

  3. Rationale • Optional mechanism for academic units to allow students a flexible and convenient way to add a credential for professional recognition • A Certificate can: • provide a basic competency in an emerging, interdisciplinary area • provide continuing education, certification or accreditation in a specific field • respond to a specific state mandate

  4. Features of Certificates An undergraduate Certificate requires 12-21 semester hours. At least 50% of the credits should be at the 3000 level or higher. No more than 50% of course credits required for a certificate may be obtained through transfer credit At least 50% of courses counted toward the Certificate must follow standard grading

  5. Features (contd.) Minimum overall GPA for courses in the Certificate must be 2.0 or higher The offering academic unit may choose to count towards the undergraduate certificate those credits taken as part of Auburn University’s general education requirements, an academic minor, or major

  6. Eligibility To participate in an undergraduate Certificate program, a student must be a regularly admitted undergraduate student. This includes degree seeking students, second degree (UG2) students and post-baccalaureate students.

  7. Administration • Any proposed undergraduate certificate program must be approved through the Auburn University regular curricular process, including the University Curriculum Committee, the Office of the Provost and any off-campus approvals and notifications. • The offering academic unit is responsible for: • Advising students completing the Certificate, • Assessment plan • Certifying completion of the requirements.

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