15个学分的核准课程作业，至少6个学分的600级或以上，C级或更高。证书课程中的C级或D级不满足认证要求，尽管这些等级将包括在GPA的计算中。要获得证书，学生必须在证书课程中获得至少GPA 3.0的证书。参加证书课程的学生必须在每个12个月内至少修读6个学分，并在四年内完成证书。国际学生每学期必须注册9个学分时（夏季除外）。在合格的学院或大学所赚取的最多3个学分时数可用于证书，作为转移学分。
15 credit hours of approved coursework with at least 6 credit hours at the 600-level or above with grades of C or better. Grades of C- or D in certificate program courses are not accepted toward the fulfillment of certificate requirements, although these grades will be included in the calculation of the GPA. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in certificate courses in order to be awarded a certificate. Students in certificate programs must take a minimum of 6 credit hours during each 12-month period and complete the certificate in four years. International students must enroll in 9 credit hours each semester (except for summer). A maximum of 3 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university may be applied toward the certificate as transfer credit.