Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Certificate
Interdisciplinary Studies Certificate
This certificate consists of a set of individualized courses to be tailored to the specific needs of students which can then be applied towards the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies or any other UNI graduate degree with departmental/program approval. Certificate credit hours may range between 9 to 15 credit hours.
Admission requirements: Non-Degree status has been established for a post-baccalaureate student who:
- wishes to take graduate courses for self-enlightenment unrelated to any graduate degree program.
- plan to demonstrate competence in graduate studies in support of consideration for admission to a degree program at a later time.
The admission process for Non-Degree status applicants begins when the application for admission and all supporting documents have been received in the Office of Admissions. Requests for Non-Degree Status are reviewed and acted upon within the Office of Admissions. The application will also be reviewed by a Graduate College representative who will then contact the departments/programs to assist the student in the design of the certificate to meet career goals. A student must complete the certificate with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or a corresponding regional agency, or have a bachelor's degree from a foreign institution recognized by that country's Ministry of Education. All students wishing to earn non-degree graduate credit from UNI must have a verified bachelor's degree (and master's degree if the student wishes to take doctoral level courses). The student must file an official transcript or statement of degree from each college or university from which they have received a degree, unless the degree was obtained from the University of Northern Iowa. Only documents sent directly from the issuing institution to the UNI Office of Admissions are considered official. Transfer credit is not processed for students in non-degree status at UNI.
| Required: | ||
| a minimum of 9 credit hours selected in coordination with the Graduate College | 9-15 | |
| Total Hours | 9-15 | |