Admission Requirements
English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.
International Students: This program does not qualify as full-time study, and therefore does not meet requirements for an F-1 visa. However, if you are an F-1 student currently enrolled full-time in another program, OR you are in the U.S. on some other type of visa (not F-1), you may be eligible to take a certificate program or course. For complete details, or to contact an adviser, see Visa Information.
Technology Requirements
Broadband or wireless Internet connection is required to take this course.
Earning the Certificate
Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the instructors and advisory board. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion.
Students have three months to complete each course, and are expected to complete the entire certificate within two years.
When the required courses are completed in this 12-month noncredit program, participants earn a certificate that is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.
Application Process
The Autumn 2009 program is no longer accepting applications. Click here to be notified via e-mail when complete details for the Autumn 2010 program are available online. The next program begins in Spring 2010. The following information regarding the application process may be helpful as you plan for applying to the Autumn 2010 program:
To Apply: You can apply online or submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and one stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:
- A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing a) your relevant work and volunteer experience, and/or transferable skills and knowledge of the field, and b) how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals
- Your résumé listing education and applicable experience
Application Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee designated by the advisory board. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements and may be competitive.
Enrollment: Applicants receive written notification if they are accepted for enrollment, accepted and waitlisted, or not accepted for this program within 14 business days after the application deadline. Those accepted to the program are sent registration information for the first-term course(s).
Waitlist: Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program has reached enrollment capacity. If space becomes available, waitlisted applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to enroll. If space does not become available, waitlisted applicants will be offered a space in the next program offering.
* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.
Fees and Tuition
Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $3600 excluding certificate program and application fees and textbooks. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.
Information on application and refund policies and procedures is included with application materials.
