Graduate Certificate Program Proposal Format
Source: Graduate Faculty Council Document No. 877, Approved February 18, 2002
Program Identification
- Title of Proposed Graduate Certificate: State proposed name as it would appear on a UWM student transcript.
- Department(s) or Functional Equivalent(s) Sponsoring the Certificate
- College(s), School(s) or Functional Equivalent(s)
- Timetable for Initiation
Rationale
Discuss reason(s) for establishing a new graduate certificate program in this area of study.
Institutional Context
- Relationship to Mission of Institution
- Relationship to/Impact on Other UWM Programs
Need
Discuss potential demand for the program, target population, estimated enrollment, and comparable programs offered at other institutions.
Program Description and Evaluation
Description
- Provide a brief narrative description of the program.
- Define the nature of the program: Is it a disciplinary concentration where the goal is to achieve a measure of depth within a defined area? Is it multidisciplinary where the goal is to broaden one.s knowledge and/or perspective on a particular area of study? Is this a graduate/undergraduate certificate (i.e., one in which the courses are U/G and undergraduates and graduates both earn the certificate but are differentiated by how they register for the courses)?
- Define the level of the program:
- Post-Baccalaureate: For students who have completed a bachelor.s degree, are enrolled for graduate credit, but are not enrolled simultaneously in a graduate degree program.
- Graduate: For students who are enrolled simultaneously in a graduate degree program.
- Post-Graduate: For students who have completed a master.s or doctoral degree, are enrolled for graduate credit, but are not enrolled simultaneously in a graduate degree program.
- A certificate may also be designed for students across two or more levels.
- List learning objectives and competencies that will be attained through this certificate. If relevant, discuss professional or certification/licensing standards that are addressed in the proposed curriculum.
- Discuss any anticipated alternative instructional models.
Please consider the level of the program in responding to items 5.2 - 5.6 below.
Curriculum - Courses and Credits
Indicate number of credits and the specific courses or choice of electives that make up the certificate program. Describe any capstone requirement.
Admission requirements and procedures
Identify minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) from the undergraduate and/or post-baccalaureate degree, any specific background preparation, and any other requirements for admission.
Continuation and exit requirements
State minimum grades required in specific courses, if any, and cumulative G.P.A. required in certificate courses. If less than the maximum allowed for certificates, indicate length of time allowed to complete the requirements for the certificate.
Allowance for transfer credit (if any)
Transfer credit is subject to the rules stated above. If the program has a more restrictive policy for transfer credit, that should be stated here.
Certificate conferral
State whether certificate will be awarded upon completion of certificate courses or concurrently with completion of degree program. The person responsible for the certificate program administration must inform the Graduate School when a student has completed the certificate program and provide a program of study for each student certifying that the courses meet the certificate requirements.
Program Administration
State position title of person responsible for certificate program (e.g. Director, Coordinator) and name of any committee responsible for curricular development and review, student advising, etc. Describe how this committee will be appointed.
Participating Faculty
Please provide a list of participating faculty.
Resources
Address issues of cost to the university and any special charges or fees.
Bulletin Copy
Submit copy for the Graduate School Bulletin in print and electronic format.