The certificate programs noted on the following pages are designed to prepare Christians to serve in specific capacities. Certificate programs are seen as training programs, not holistic educational programs. Certificate programs are in keeping with trends in the business world also. Vocational technicians often work under the supervision of professionals quite effectively. Trends in this direction are increasing. Students who enroll in these programs are expected to fulfill all the requirements for admission. Placement test scores may necessitate fulfilling ESL or remedial English competency courses before/concurrently with beginning courses.
Additional policies that govern the administration of certificate programs include:
- Students must declare a program prior to completing 8 units.
- A certificate cannot be earned concurrently with a degree in the same field of study.
- Students may petition to transfer credit for courses in a certificate program to a degree program, providing the course grade is C or higher.
- Equivalent courses taken at another college may be waived; in such a case, another course will be substituted in the student’s program.
- Upper division courses in certificate programs assume English skills comparable to successfully completing two semesters of English composition.
