Academic Programs-School of Business
Guidelines for Certificate Worksheets Starting a certificate program: Check off “Certificate Candidate” on a registration form, specifying the kind of certificate desired. Prior credits: Students may transfer credits from other accredited institutions for courses in which a minimum grade of “C-” was earned so long as an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher is transferred from that institution. Southern New Hampshire University does not accept as transfer credit co-ops, capstones, internships and student teaching taken at other institutions. Official transcripts should be submitted for analysis immediately after entering the certificate program. Students also may receive credit for equivalent prior learning by means of “CLEP,” Southern New Hampshire University institutional tests or portfolio assessments. Students should consult an academic advisor for more details. Note: Certificate candidates may use transfer or prior learning credit courses, but they must take four courses in residence at Southern New Hampshire University. Prerequisites: Various certificate courses require preparatory background. IT 210 requires IT 100 Introduction to Information Technology or appropriate work experience with computers. When waived for certificate candidates with appropriate work experience, prerequisite courses still
remain as requirements for degree candidates (but may be satisfied by transfer- or prior-credit awards). Time limits: Most certificate programs are scheduled so that concentration courses can be completed within one year, but students are free to set their own paces. Satisfactory performance: A students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of “C” (2.0 on a 4-point scale) to receive a certificate. Worksheet maintenance: Although the university maintains official records, students are responsible for keeping their worksheets current by posting courses completed and grades awarded. Certificate conferral: The student must complete a petition for a certificate with the College of Online and Continuing Education by September 1 for January 15 conferral, November 1 for May Commencement Ceremony, and May 1 for September 15 conferral. Credit earned: All credits earned in the certificate programs are recorded on students’ transcripts and may be applied to degree programs. Dual certificates: To receive another certificate, a student must take a minimum of four courses toward the second certificate.
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